Core i7-2840QM vs Opteron 4332 HE

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2840QM

4 / 8

3,842

0.0%

3,911

+1.8%

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 i7-2840QM is positioned at rank 311 and the Opteron 4332 HE is on rank 91, so the Opteron 4332 HE 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 Opteron 4332 HE

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2125%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

401%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

357%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

275%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

89%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

86%

#91

Opteron 4332 HE

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Opteron 4332 HE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-2840QM in both compute-intensive tasks (1.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-2840QM	Opteron 4332 HE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Seoul (2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-2840QM	Opteron 4332 HE
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

Opteron 4332 HE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2840QM and Opteron 4332 HE

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.

Opteron 4332 HE

The Opteron 4332 HE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Seoul (2012) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 6144 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: C32. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,911 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2840QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Opteron 4332 HE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Opteron 4332 HE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-2840QM versus 3.7 GHz on the Opteron 4332 HE — a 42.6% clock advantage for the Opteron 4332 HE. The Core i7-2840QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Opteron 4332 HE uses Seoul (2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2840QM scores 3,842 against the Opteron 4332 HE's 3,911 — a 1.8% lead for the Opteron 4332 HE. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-2840QM vs 8192 kB (total) on the Opteron 4332 HE.

Feature	Core i7-2840QM	Opteron 4332 HE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+54%
Base Clock	—	3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB	6144 kB+500%
Process	32 nm	32 nm
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Seoul (2012)
PassMark	3,842	3,911+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2840QM uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Opteron 4332 HE uses C32 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.