CPU
GPU
Core i3-4110M
Athlon II X4 740
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Core i3-4110M is positioned at rank 101 and the Athlon II X4 740 is on rank 522, so the Core i3-4110M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4110M
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X4 740
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i3-4110M | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Piledriver / 32 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i3-4110M | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4110M and Athlon II X4 740
Core i3-4110M
The Core i3-4110M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,678 points. Launch price was $225.
Athlon II X4 740
The Athlon II X4 740 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 October 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Piledriver architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,677 points. Launch price was $71.
Processing Power
The Core i3-4110M packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X4 740 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon II X4 740 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-4110M versus 3.7 GHz on the Athlon II X4 740 — a 34.9% clock advantage for the Athlon II X4 740 (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i3-4110M uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses Piledriver (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4110M scores 2,678 against the Athlon II X4 740's 2,677 — a 0% lead for the Core i3-4110M.
| Feature | Core i3-4110M | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.7 GHz+42% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 22 nm-31% | 32 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Piledriver |
| PassMark | 2,678 | 2,677 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i3-4110M uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X4 740 uses FM2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Athlon II X4 740 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.
| Feature | Core i3-4110M | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FM2 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB+100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4110M) / not specified (Athlon II X4 740). The Core i3-4110M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Athlon II X4 740 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4110M targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i3-4110M | Athlon II X4 740 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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