Core i3-4158U vs V-Series V140

CPU

GPU

Core i3-4158U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2013

V-Series V140

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4158U

2 / 4

1,921

+0.4%

1,913

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i3-4158U is positioned at rank 576 and the V-Series V140 is on rank 579, so the Core i3-4158U 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 Core i3-4158U

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

100%

#564

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

764%

#565

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

752%

#566

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#567

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

688%

#568

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

681%

#570

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

658%

#571

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#572

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#573

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#576

Core i3-4158U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar V-Series V140

#567

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

767%

#568

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

756%

#569

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

694%

#570

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

691%

#571

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

684%

#573

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

661%

#574

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

634%

#575

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

633%

#576

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

616%

#579

V-Series V140

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The V-Series V140 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4158U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i3-4158U	V-Series V140
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4158U	V-Series V140
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i3-4158U Benchmark Check

V-Series V140 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4158U and V-Series V140

Core i3-4158U

The Core i3-4158U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,921 points. Launch price was $315.

V-Series V140

The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4158U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core i3-4158U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i3-4158U versus 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 — a 14% clock advantage for the V-Series V140. The Core i3-4158U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the V-Series V140 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4158U scores 1,921 against the V-Series V140's 1,913 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-4158U.

Feature	Core i3-4158U	V-Series V140
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.3 GHz+15%
Base Clock	2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,921	1,913
Geekbench 6 Single	457	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4158U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the V-Series V140 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4158U	V-Series V140
Socket	FCBGA1168	S1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x / VT-d / EPT (Core i3-4158U) / not specified (V-Series V140). The Core i3-4158U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Graphics 5100), while the V-Series V140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4158U targets Multimedia.