Core i7-1068G7 vs Phenom II X3 P840

CPU

GPU

Core i7-1068G7

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Phenom II X3 P840

3 Cores3 Thrd1.5 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-1068G7

4 / 8

4,449

+0.5%

4,425

0.0%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-1068G7 is positioned at rank 704 and the Phenom II X3 P840 is on rank 45, so the Phenom II X3 P840 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 i7-1068G7

#691

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#692

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#693

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#694

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#695

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#697

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#698

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#699

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#700

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#703

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#704

Core i7-1068G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#717

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X3 P840

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

97%

#33

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

199%

#34

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

196%

#35

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

180%

#36

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

179%

#37

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

177%

#39

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

171%

#40

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

164%

#41

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

164%

#42

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

160%

#45

Phenom II X3 P840

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

95%

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 Core i7-1068G7 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-1068G7	Phenom II X3 P840
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X3 P840 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-1068G7	Phenom II X3 P840
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 i7-1068G7 Benchmark Check

Phenom II X3 P840 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1068G7 and Phenom II X3 P840

Core i7-1068G7

The Core i7-1068G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,449 points. Launch price was $69.

Phenom II X3 P840

The Phenom II X3 P840 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,425 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1068G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X3 P840 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Core i7-1068G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068G7 versus 1.9 GHz on the Phenom II X3 P840 — a 73.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1068G7. The Core i7-1068G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Phenom II X3 P840 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1068G7 scores 4,449 against the Phenom II X3 P840's 4,425 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-1068G7.

Feature	Core i7-1068G7	Phenom II X3 P840
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+33%	3 / 3
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+116%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.5 MB+500%
Process	10 nm-78%	45 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark	4,449	4,425

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1068G7 uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X3 P840 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.