Intel Core i3-10300T vs Intel Core i3-2310E

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Intel Core i3-10300T or Intel Core i3-10300T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-10300T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10300T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2310E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2310E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i3-10300T Name Intel Core i3-2310E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-10300T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10300T is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2310E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2310E is 2.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-10300T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10300T uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2310E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2310E uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
24 Execution units 12
14 nm Technology 32 nm
12 Direct X 10.1
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
192 Shaders 96
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
9.5 Generation 6
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
41.6 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
25 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-10300T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2310E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
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Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
Comet Lake S Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1023
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
157 $ Release price --