Core i7-2840QM vs PRO A12-8870
Core i7-2840QM
PRO A12-8870
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 PRO A12-8870 is on rank 277, so the PRO A12-8870 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2840QM
Performance Per Dollar PRO A12-8870
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-2840QM | PRO A12-8870 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 🛑 Legacy (Carrizo (2015−2018) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-2840QM | PRO A12-8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2840QM and PRO A12-8870
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.
PRO A12-8870
The PRO A12-8870 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Outubro 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Carrizo (2015−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 3,805 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-2840QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the PRO A12-8870's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i7-2840QM versus 4.2 GHz on the PRO A12-8870 — a 54.5% clock advantage for the PRO A12-8870. The Core i7-2840QM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the PRO A12-8870 uses Carrizo (2015−2018) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2840QM scores 3,842 against the PRO A12-8870's 3,805 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-2840QM.
| Feature | Core i7-2840QM | PRO A12-8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+75% |
| Base Clock | — | 3.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2048 kB+100% |
| Process | 32 nm | 28 nm-13% |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Carrizo (2015−2018) |
| PassMark | 3,842 | 3,805 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-2840QM uses the G2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the PRO A12-8870 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-2840QM | PRO A12-8870 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | G2 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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