i5-13490F vs i3-2310M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-2310M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
0.80
Core i5-13490F
2023
10 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
18.01
+2151%

Core i5-13490F outperforms Core i3-2310M by a whopping 2151% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2626358
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data54.24
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Power efficiency2.0825.27
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date1 February 2011 (13 years ago)10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$225$235

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F 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)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size149 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature85C (PGA); 100C (BGA)no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F 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,PPGA9881700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
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 3000N/A
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 i5-13490F 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 i5-13490F.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 0.80
i5-13490F 18.01
+2151%

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 1222
i5-13490F 27559
+2155%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.80 18.01
Recency 1 February 2011 10 February 2023
Physical cores 2 10
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

i3-2310M has 85.7% lower power consumption.

i5-13490F, on the other hand, has a 2151.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 12 years, 400% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-13490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-2310M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-2310M is a notebook processor while Core i5-13490F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-2310M and Core i5-13490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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