Core i3-1115GRE vs Athlon 240GE

Core i3-1115GRE

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Athlon 240GE

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1115GRE

2 / 4

4,588

+0.6%

4,561

0.0%

FX-9800P

Athlon X4 830

Ryzen Embedded V1202B

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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. The Core i3-1115GRE is positioned at rank #1009 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1115GRE

#996

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2162%

#997

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2130%

#998

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1956%

#999

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1947%

#1000

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1929%

#1002

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1863%

#1003

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1786%

#1004

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1783%

#1005

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1735%

#1008

Pentium A1020

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

100%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

100%

#1010

Core i7-4702MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

100%

#1011

Pentium N4200

MSRP: $161|Avg: $30.89

99%

#1012

Pentium J2900

MSRP: $94|Avg: $20

98%

#1013

Celeron T1700

MSRP: $80|Avg: $5

97%

#1014

Celeron T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $10

97%

#1015

A12-9720P

MSRP: $200|Avg: $25

97%

#1016

Core i5-4300M

MSRP: $227|Avg: N/A

96%

#1017

Celeron 1005M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

96%

#1018

Athlon 64 X2 TK-42

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#1019

Athlon Neo MV-40

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

94%

#1020

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

94%

#1021

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

#1022

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Athlon 240GE

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

108%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

108%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

108%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

108%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

107%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

107%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

107%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

106%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

106%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

105%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

104%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

104%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

104%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

103%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

100%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

100%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

94%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

94%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

93%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

90%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

88%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

86%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

83%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

83%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

80%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

79%

#381

Ryzen Embedded V1756B

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

78%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

73%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

69%

#384

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

MSRP: $3990|Avg: $2850

68%

#385

Celeron G4900

MSRP: $42|Avg: $85

67%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-1115GRE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Athlon 240GE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	Athlon 240GE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Athlon 240GE offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $110 (vs $480), it costs 77% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 334% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i3-1115GRE.

Insight	Core i3-1115GRE	Athlon 240GE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+334%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($480)	✅ More affordable ($110)

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.

Core i3-1115GRE Benchmark Check

Athlon 240GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1115GRE and Athlon 240GE

Core i3-1115GRE

The Core i3-1115GRE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, LPDDR4X. Passmark benchmark score: 4,588 points. Launch price was $338.

Athlon 240GE

The Athlon 240GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 December 2018 (6 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 4,561 points. Launch price was $75.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-1115GRE and Athlon 240GE share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1115GRE versus 3.5 GHz on the Athlon 240GE — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115GRE (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i3-1115GRE uses the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm), while the Athlon 240GE uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1115GRE scores 4,588 against the Athlon 240GE's 4,561 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i3-1115GRE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,175 vs 930, a 23.3% lead for the Core i3-1115GRE that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 2,233 vs 2,200 (1.5% advantage for the Core i3-1115GRE). L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-1115GRE vs 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 240GE.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Athlon 240GE
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz+11%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.5 GHz+59%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)+50%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+150%	512K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021)	Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark	4,588	4,561
Geekbench 6 Single	1,175+26%	930
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,233+2%	2,200

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1115GRE uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Athlon 240GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-3200 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Core i3-1115GRE) vs 8 (Athlon 240GE) — the Athlon 240GE offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i3-1115GRE) and A320,B450 (Athlon 240GE).

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Athlon 240GE
Socket	FCBGA1449	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	8+100%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i3-1115GRE supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: Yes (Core i3-1115GRE) vs AMD-V (Athlon 240GE). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics (Core i3-1115GRE) and Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 240GE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 240GE targets Budget Desktop. Direct competitor: Athlon 240GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.

Feature	Core i3-1115GRE	Athlon 240GE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics	Radeon Vega 3
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	Yes	AMD-V
Target Use	—	Budget Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-1115GRE launched at $338 MSRP, while the Athlon 240GE debuted at $75. At current prices ($480 vs $110), the Athlon 240GE is $370 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-1115GRE delivers 9.6 pts/$ vs 41.5 pts/$ for the Athlon 240GE — making the Athlon 240GE the 125.1% better value option.