Core i7-2920XM vs Core i5-3350P

Core i7-2920XM

4 Cores8 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2011

Core i5-3350P

4 Cores4 Thrd69 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-2920XM

4 / 8

4,336

+0.5%

4,314

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 i7-2920XM is positioned at rank 717 and the Core i5-3350P is on rank 730, so the Core i7-2920XM 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 i7-2920XM

#705

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1015%

#706

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1000%

#707

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

918%

#708

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

914%

#709

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

905%

#711

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

874%

#712

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

838%

#713

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

837%

#714

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

815%

#717

Core i7-2920XM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#718

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3350P

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13654%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12901%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9367%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2822%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2235%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1955%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1120%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1105%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1006%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1006%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

995%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

968%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

955%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

951%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

942%

#392

Celeron G4920

MSRP: $52|Avg: $115

97%

#730

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

100%

#732

Core i3-4350T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $20

100%

#733

Athlon II X4 641

MSRP: $102|Avg: $102

99%

#734

Athlon II X3 460

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#735

Pentium G2100T

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#736

Core i5-3330

MSRP: $182|Avg: $21

99%

#737

Core i3-4330T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

99%

#738

Pentium E5300

MSRP: $62|Avg: $25

99%

#739

Athlon II X2 215

MSRP: $45|Avg: $10

98%

#740

Core i7-4790S

MSRP: $312|Avg: $60

98%

#741

FX-6100

MSRP: $165|Avg: $25

98%

#742

Pentium G2020T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $69

98%

#743

Core i7-4771

MSRP: $320|Avg: $78

98%

#745

Core i7-4770S

MSRP: $305|Avg: $35

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-2920XM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3350P in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-2920XM	Core i5-3350P
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-2920XM	Core i5-3350P
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($25)

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 i7-2920XM Benchmark Check

Core i5-3350P Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-2920XM and Core i5-3350P

Core i7-2920XM

The Core i7-2920XM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,336 points. Launch price was $1,096.

Core i5-3350P

The Core i5-3350P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 69 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,314 points. Launch price was $292.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-2920XM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-3350P's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-2920XM versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-3350P — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-2920XM (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-2920XM uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3350P uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-2920XM scores 4,336 against the Core i5-3350P's 4,314 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-2920XM. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-2920XM vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3350P.

Feature	Core i7-2920XM	Core i5-3350P
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz+6%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.1 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	4,336	4,314

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-2920XM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3350P uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-2920XM	Core i5-3350P
Socket	PGA988	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-2920XM) / not specified (Core i5-3350P). The Core i7-2920XM includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core i5-3350P requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-2920XM rivals Core i7-2820QM.