Duo T2300 vs i3-2310M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2310M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.77
+285%
Core Duo T2300
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.20

Core i3-2310M outperforms Core Duo T2300 by a whopping 285% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

i3-2310M i3-2310M
Duo T2300 Duo T2300

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking26353217
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Core Duo
Power efficiency2.080.61
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Yonah (2005−2006)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)January 2006 (18 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.1 GHz1.66 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz1.66 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/s667 MHz
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache64K (per core)0 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography32 nm65 nm
Die size149 mm290 mm2
Maximum core temperature85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)100 °C
Number of transistors624 million151 million
64 bit support+-
Windows 11 compatibility--
VID voltage rangeno data1.1625V - 1.3V

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1023,PPGA988PPGA478, PBGA479
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology--
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States+-
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching--
PAEno data32 Bit
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
FSB parityno data-

Security technologies

Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d-no data
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR1
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 3000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-2310M 0.77
+285%
Duo T2300 0.20

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-2310M 1220
+275%
Duo T2300 325

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i3-2310M 2517
+82.5%
Duo T2300 1380

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 0.77 0.20
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 31 Watt

i3-2310M has a 285% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, and a 103.1% more advanced lithography process.

Duo T2300, on the other hand, has 12.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i3-2310M is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Duo T2300 in performance tests.

Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2310M and Core Duo T2300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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