Athlon PRO 200GE vs Core i7-2840QM
Athlon PRO 200GE
Core i7-2840QM
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon PRO 200GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2840QM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i7-2840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i7-2840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($81) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon PRO 200GE and Core i7-2840QM
Athlon PRO 200GE
The Athlon PRO 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,816 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-2840QM
The Core i7-2840QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,842 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon PRO 200GE packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i7-2840QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-2840QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon PRO 200GE versus 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-2840QM — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Athlon PRO 200GE. The Athlon PRO 200GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-2840QM uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon PRO 200GE scores 3,816 against the Core i7-2840QM's 3,842 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-2840QM. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon PRO 200GE vs 8 MB on the Core i7-2840QM.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i7-2840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+33% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 8 MB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-56% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| PassMark | 3,816 | 3,842 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon PRO 200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2840QM uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i7-2840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | G2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | — |
Advanced Features
The Athlon PRO 200GE includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon Vega 3), while the Core i7-2840QM requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Athlon PRO 200GE | Core i7-2840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 3 | — |
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