Core i7-2840QM vs Core i3-10110U

Core i7-2840QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011

Core i3-10110U

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2840QM

4 / 8

3,842

+0.1%

3,839

0.0%

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 i7-2840QM is positioned at rank 311 and the Core i3-10110U is on rank 578, so the Core i7-2840QM 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 i7-2840QM

#299

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

458%

#300

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

452%

#301

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

414%

#302

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

413%

#303

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

409%

#305

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

395%

#306

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

379%

#307

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

378%

#308

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

368%

#311

Core i7-2840QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110U

#566

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

764%

#567

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

753%

#568

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

691%

#569

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

688%

#570

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

682%

#572

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

659%

#573

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

631%

#574

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

630%

#575

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

613%

#578

Core i3-10110U

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

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-10110U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-2840QM	Core i3-10110U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2840QM (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-2840QM	Core i3-10110U
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 i7-2840QM Benchmark Check

Core i3-10110U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2840QM and Core i3-10110U

Core i7-2840QM

The Core i7-2840QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,842 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-10110U

The Core i3-10110U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,839 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2840QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-10110U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-2840QM has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-2840QM versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-10110U — a 52.3% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110U. The Core i7-2840QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-10110U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2840QM scores 3,842 against the Core i3-10110U's 3,839 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-2840QM. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-2840QM vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110U.

Feature	Core i7-2840QM	Core i3-10110U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	4.1 GHz+71%
Base Clock	—	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	3,842	3,839
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	2,327
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,270
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,353

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2840QM uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-10110U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2840QM	Core i3-10110U
Socket	G2	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-2840QM) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-10110U). The Core i3-10110U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 10th Gen), while the Core i7-2840QM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-10110U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i3-10110U rivals Ryzen 3 3200U.