Core i5-2310

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-2310

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-2310 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,664 Rank: 1139
Rank Name Score Visual
1135 Core i5-2500K 4,668
+0.1%
1136 Xeon W3670 4,668
+0.1%
1137 Core i7-5600U 4,666
+0%
1138 A10-9700 4,665
+0%
1139 Core i5-2310 4,664
1140 Core i5 760 4,662
+-0%
1141 Pentium G3420 4,661
-0.1%
1142 Pentium G2120 4,661
-0.1%
1143 Xeon E3-1270 4,660
-0.1%
1144 Core i3-6100H 4,658
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-2310 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,650 Rank: 1032
Rank Name Score Visual
1028 Xeon X3470 4,652
+0%
1029 Phenom II X6 1045T 4,651
+0%
1030 FX-8140 4,651
+0%
1031 Core i7-2720QM 4,650
+0%
1032 Core i5-2310 4,650
1033 Core i3-4340 4,649
+-0%
1034 Xeon E3-1235L v5 4,648
+-0%
1035 Core i5-3350P 4,647
-0.1%
1036 Xeon E3-1270 4,645
-0.1%
1037 FX-8310 4,644
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-2310 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,674 Rank: 1164
Rank Name Score Visual
1160 Athlon PRO 3045B 4,677
+0.1%
1161 Core i7-5500U 4,676
+0%
1162 Xeon D-1602 4,675
+0%
1163 Athlon X4 880K 4,675
+0%
1164 Core i5-2310 4,674
1165 Core i3-2130 4,673
+-0%
1166 A6-9500 4,670
-0.1%
1167 Xeon E3-1270 4,670
-0.1%
1168 Core i5-2510E 4,669
-0.1%
1169 Xeon D-1567 4,664
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-2310 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,587 Rank: 999
Rank Name Score Visual
995 A10-6800K 4,588
+0%
996 A10-6700 4,588
+0%
997 Xeon E5-2609 v2 4,588
+0%
998 Core i3-8109U 4,587
+0%
999 Core i5-2310 4,587
1000 Athlon X4 845 4,587
+0%
1001 Phenom II X6 1100T 4,587
+0%
1002 Xeon E5540 4,587
+0%
1003 Athlon X4 870K 4,587
+0%
1004 Xeon X3440 4,586
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-2310 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,561 Rank: 1019
Rank Name Score Visual
1015 Pentium G4620 4,563
+0%
1016 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,562
+0%
1017 Xeon X3460 4,562
+0%
1018 Pentium Gold G5420 4,561
+0%
1019 Core i5-2310 4,561
1020 Core i7-920 4,561
+0%
1021 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,560
+-0%
1022 Pentium Gold G5400 4,560
+-0%
1023 Core i5-3330S 4,560
+-0%
1024 Athlon X4 845 4,560
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-2310 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,585 Rank: 1000
Rank Name Score Visual
996 Xeon X5560 4,586
+0%
997 Pentium Gold G5620 4,585
+0%
998 Core i5-6260U 4,585
+0%
999 Core i3-4350 4,585
+0%
1000 Core i5-2310 4,585
1001 Xeon X3470 4,585
+0%
1002 Xeon W5590 4,585
+0%
1003 Core i3-6167U 4,584
+-0%
1004 Core i7-950 4,584
+-0%
1005 Core i7-875K 4,584
+-0%

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Core i5-2310 Details

Ranking #1139 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i5-2310 remains a notable example of early Sandy Bridge architecture, though it is now nearly 15 years old as of early 2026. Launched in May 2011, this processor was designed for mainstream desktops and represented a significant step forward in integrated graphics and instruction set efficiency at the time. Despite its age, the i5-2310 still holds its own in certain benchmarks, particularly in single-threaded tasks, where it scores 4674—placing it at #1164 of 2060. This relatively strong single-core performance suggests that while the chip is outdated by modern standards, its design still allows for competent execution in applications that rely on high clock speeds rather than parallel processing.

The Core i5-2310 features four cores and four threads, operating at a base frequency of 2.9 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.2 GHz. Built on a 32 nm process, the chip integrates Intel's HD Graphics 2000, which supports up to two displays and runs at a base frequency of 850 MHz, boosting to 1100 MHz under load. With 6 MB of L1 cache, 244 MB of L2 cache, and a substantial 5.722 MB of L3 cache, the processor benefits from a robust memory hierarchy, though it is limited by dual-channel DDR3-1333 memory support and a maximum capacity of 32 GB. The 95 W TDP indicates moderate power consumption, requiring adequate cooling for sustained use, especially in systems without advanced thermal management.

While the processor lacks Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT), it supports a wide range of instruction sets, including AVX, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x, making it suitable for virtualization and encryption-heavy workloads. The locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, but the chip's stability and compatibility with LGA1155 motherboards have made it a popular choice for budget builds in the early 2010s. In multicore performance, the i5-2310 scores 4650, ranking #1031 of 2060, which is slightly below its single-core performance—indicating that its strength lies in individual thread efficiency rather than parallel throughput.

Compared to modern processors, the i5-2310 is outpaced by nearly every current CPU, especially in the top 50 lists, where scores exceed 7000 in multicore and 8000 in single-core. However, it still competes with some older and mid-range models like the Core i5-3350P and Xeon E3-1270, showing that while its performance is no longer competitive at the high end, it remains relevant in legacy or educational environments. As of February 2026, the Core i5-2310 is best suited for basic computing, light office tasks, or retro systems where cost and compatibility outweigh raw performance.
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Intel Core i5-2310

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-2310
Model Number: i5-2310
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (locked)
Core Name: Sandy Bridge
Socket: LGA1155
Package: FC-LGA10
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 95 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 21 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 2000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 32 nm
Die Area: 216 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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