IntelEntry-level / agingDesktop

Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.1/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3652 and a single-thread rating of 1488. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

CPU Mark3,652
1,029 samples
Single Thread1,488
Overall rank#2,962
of 6,054
Reference price$47.59

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.1Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz is a Desktop processor with 4 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3652 and a single-thread rating of 1488. Its stated TDP is 95 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz is a Desktop released in 2011. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 3,652 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 3,652 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,488 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket LGA1155. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 95 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 95 W reference TDP, a 3,652 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz?

Start with LGA1155 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 95 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Celeron G6900TIntel3,668 points
02AMD Athlon X4 880KAMD3,660 points
04Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHzThis CPU3,652 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Celeron G6900TIntel2,280 points
02AMD Athlon X4 880KAMD1,626 points
04Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHzThis CPU1,488 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Celeron G6900TIntel104.8 Mark/W
03AMD Athlon X4 880KAMD38.5 Mark/W
04Intel Core i5-2310 @ 2.90GHzThis CPU38.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
59,020.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
929.20
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,936.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
23.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
6,515.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
12,627.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
316.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
7,805.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2011
SocketLGA1155
Cores / threads4 / 4
Base clock2.90 GHz
Max turbo3.20 GHz
TDP95 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L36 MB