Phenom II X3 B77 vs Core i3-2310E

Phenom II X3 B77

3 Cores3 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Core i3-2310E

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X3 B77

3 / 3

1,844

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-2310E

2 / 4

1,845

+0.1%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Phenom II X3 B77 is positioned at rank 1057 and the Core i3-2310E is on rank 1130, so the Phenom II X3 B77 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 B77

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

47518%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

44899%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

32601%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

9821%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

7779%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

6805%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3898%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3847%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

3503%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

3502%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

3463%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

3370%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

3323%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

3309%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3279%

#1057

Phenom II X3 B77

MSRP: $281|Avg: $35

100%

#1058

Core 2 Duo E6300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $5

99%

#1059

Core 2 Duo E6400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $10

98%

#1060

Core 2 Duo E8300

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

97%

#1061

Phenom X4 9500

MSRP: $247|Avg: $30

96%

#1062

Celeron D 352

MSRP: $69|Avg: $15

92%

#1063

Core i7-970

MSRP: $1083|Avg: $289

92%

#1064

Core i7-880

MSRP: $583|Avg: $40

90%

#1065

Pentium D 820

MSRP: $241|Avg: $20

89%

#1066

Celeron 2.10

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

89%

#1067

Core i7-950

MSRP: $562|Avg: $15

88%

#1068

Sempron 3100+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $15

87%

#1069

Athlon II X4 635

MSRP: $400|Avg: $250

86%

#1070

Core 2 Duo E6750

MSRP: $183|Avg: $15

86%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

82%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2310E

#1118

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3578%

#1119

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3526%

#1120

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3237%

#1121

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3222%

#1122

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3192%

#1124

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3083%

#1125

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2956%

#1126

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2951%

#1127

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2872%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

100%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

93%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Phenom II X3 B77 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2310E is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Phenom II X3 B77	Core i3-2310E
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Heka (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-2310E stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 43% cheaper ($20 vs $35) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Phenom II X3 B77	Core i3-2310E
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+75%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($35)	✅ More affordable ($20)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Phenom II X3 B77 Benchmark Check

Core i3-2310E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X3 B77 and Core i3-2310E

Phenom II X3 B77

The Phenom II X3 B77 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Heka (2009−2010) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,844 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i3-2310E

The Core i3-2310E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,845 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X3 B77 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i3-2310E offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Phenom II X3 B77 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Phenom II X3 B77 versus 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-2310E — a 41.5% clock advantage for the Phenom II X3 B77 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Phenom II X3 B77 uses the Heka (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-2310E uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 B77 scores 1,844 against the Core i3-2310E's 1,845 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-2310E. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X3 B77 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2310E.

Feature	Phenom II X3 B77	Core i3-2310E
Cores / Threads	3 / 3+50%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+52%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+100%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)+100%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	32 nm-29%
Architecture	Heka (2009−2010)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,844	1,845

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X3 B77 uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-2310E uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Phenom II X3 B77 versus 1333 on the Core i3-2310E — the Core i3-2310E supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Phenom II X3 B77 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (Phenom II X3 B77) vs 16 (Core i3-2310E) — the Core i3-2310E offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM3 (Phenom II X3 B77) and HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i3-2310E).

Feature	Phenom II X3 B77	Core i3-2310E
Socket	AM3	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	1333+44333%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+209715100%	16
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	0	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Phenom II X3 B77) / true (Core i3-2310E). The Core i3-2310E includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Phenom II X3 B77 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2310E rivals Core i3-2330M.

Feature	Phenom II X3 B77	Core i3-2310E
Integrated GPU	No	Yes
IGPU Model	—	Intel HD Graphics 3000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	true

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Value Analysis

The Phenom II X3 B77 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Core i3-2310E debuted at $225. At current prices ($35 vs $20), the Core i3-2310E is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Phenom II X3 B77 delivers 52.7 pts/$ vs 92.3 pts/$ for the Core i3-2310E — making the Core i3-2310E the 54.6% better value option.