3015e vs Pentium B940

3015e

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Pentium B940

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

3015e

2 / 4

2,618

+0.3%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Pentium B940

2 / 2

2,610

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The 3015e is positioned at rank 416 and the Pentium B940 is on rank 895, so the 3015e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar 3015e

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

99%

#404

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

560%

#405

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

552%

#406

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

507%

#407

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

505%

#408

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

500%

#410

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

483%

#411

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

463%

#412

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

462%

#413

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

450%

#416

3015e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

99%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium B940

#883

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1506%

#884

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1484%

#885

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1362%

#886

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1356%

#887

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1344%

#889

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1298%

#890

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1244%

#891

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1242%

#892

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1209%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

100%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The 3015e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	3015e	Pentium B940
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($11)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium B940 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	3015e	Pentium B940
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($11)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

3015e Benchmark Check

Pentium B940 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of 3015e and Pentium B940

3015e

The 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,618 points. Launch price was $50.

Pentium B940

The Pentium B940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,610 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The 3015e packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium B940's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the 3015e versus 2 GHz on the Pentium B940 — a 14% clock advantage for the 3015e (base: 1.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The 3015e uses the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium B940 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the 3015e scores 2,618 against the Pentium B940's 2,610 — a 0.3% lead for the 3015e. L3 cache: 4 MB on the 3015e vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium B940.

Feature	3015e	Pentium B940
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+15%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	2 GHz+67%
L3 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Pollock (Zen) (2020)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,618	2,610

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Memory & Platform

The 3015e uses the FT5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium B940 uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	3015e	Pentium B940
Socket	FT5	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	1	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	8	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (3015e) / not specified (Pentium B940). The 3015e includes integrated graphics (Vega 3), while the Pentium B940 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: 3015e rivals Celeron N4120.