Core i7-2677M vs Core i3-4030U

CPU

GPU

Core i7-2677M

2 Cores4 Thrd17 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Core i3-4030U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2677M

2 / 4

1,875

0.0%

1,876

+0.1%

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 i7-2677M is positioned at rank 227 and the Core i3-4030U is on rank 75, so the Core i3-4030U 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 i7-2677M

#214

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

391%

#215

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

385%

#216

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

354%

#217

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

352%

#218

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

349%

#220

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

337%

#221

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

323%

#222

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

323%

#223

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

314%

#227

Core i7-2677M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030U

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

96%

#63

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

235%

#64

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

231%

#65

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

212%

#66

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

211%

#67

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

209%

#69

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

202%

#70

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

194%

#71

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

193%

#72

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

188%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

100%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

97%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-2677M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4030U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-2677M	Core i3-4030U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-2677M	Core i3-4030U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 i7-2677M Benchmark Check

Core i3-4030U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2677M and Core i3-4030U

Core i7-2677M

The Core i7-2677M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 1,875 points. Launch price was $317.

Core i3-4030U

The Core i3-4030U 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 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-2677M and Core i3-4030U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-2677M versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U — a 41.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-2677M (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-2677M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-4030U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2677M scores 1,875 against the Core i3-4030U's 1,876 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-4030U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-2677M vs 3 MB on the Core i3-4030U.

Feature	Core i7-2677M	Core i3-4030U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+53%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	1.9 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,875	1,876
Geekbench 6 Single	562	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2677M uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4030U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2677M	Core i3-4030U
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-2677M) / not specified (Core i3-4030U). The Core i7-2677M includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 3000), while the Core i3-4030U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-2677M targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-2677M rivals A6-3420M.