Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-2410M vs Intel Pentium G3420
Intel
Intel Core i5-2410M
Intel Socket G2 (988B)
2300 MHz
2 cores
Feb 2011
MOBILE
VS
Intel
Intel Pentium G3420
Intel Socket 1150
3200 MHz
2 cores
Sep 2013
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-2410M100%
- Intel Pentium G3420115%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-2410M100%
- Intel Pentium G3420123%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-2410M100%
- Intel Pentium G3420108%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2410M
Reasons to consider the Intel Pentium G3420
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 23% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 8% higher multi threaded performance.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 15% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Pentium G3420
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-2410M | Intel Pentium G3420 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit (an NX bit implementation) | | |
| Intel VT-x | | |
| Hyper-threading | | |
| Turbo Boost | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| Smart Cache. | | |
| EIST | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-2410M | Intel Pentium G3420 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_SandyBridge | Intel_Haswell |
| Market | Mobile | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Sandy Bridge | Haswell |
| Release Date | Feb 2011 | Sep 2013 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-2410M | Intel Pentium G3420 |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 2 | 2 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 | Intel HD (Haswell) |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-2410M | Intel Pentium G3420 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 3072 KB (shared) | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-2410M | Intel Pentium G3420 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 72°C |
| Package | rPGA | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 149mm² | 177mm² |
| Process | 32 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-2410M | Intel Pentium G3420 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2300 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | none | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 35 W | 54 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-2410M2300 points
- Intel Pentium G34203584 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-2410M4600 points
- Intel Pentium G34207168 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i5-2410M4179
- Intel Pentium G34204647
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i5-2410M2316
- Intel Pentium G34202768
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i5-2410M4763
- Intel Pentium G34205007
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i5-2410M2025
- Intel Pentium G34202591
points - higher is better