Core i7-3740QM vs Core i7-3920XM

Core i7-3740QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2012

Core i7-3920XM

4 Cores8 Thrd55 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3740QM

4 / 8

5,710

0.0%

5,713

+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 i7-3740QM is positioned at rank 761 and the Core i7-3920XM is on rank 582, so the Core i7-3920XM 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 i7-3740QM

#748

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1094%

#749

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1078%

#750

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

990%

#751

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

985%

#752

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

976%

#754

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

943%

#755

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

904%

#756

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

903%

#757

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

878%

#760

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

100%

#761

Core i7-3740QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#766

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#771

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3920XM

#570

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

770%

#571

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

759%

#572

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

697%

#573

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

694%

#574

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

687%

#576

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

664%

#577

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

636%

#578

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

635%

#579

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

618%

#582

Core i7-3920XM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#583

Processor N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $100

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3920XM delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-3740QM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-3740QM	Core i7-3920XM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3740QM	Core i7-3920XM
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 i7-3740QM Benchmark Check

Core i7-3920XM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3740QM and Core i7-3920XM

Core i7-3740QM

The Core i7-3740QM 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 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,710 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i7-3920XM

The Core i7-3920XM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,713 points. Launch price was $1,096.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3740QM and Core i7-3920XM share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-3740QM versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3920XM — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-3920XM (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). Both are built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-3740QM scores 5,710 against the Core i7-3920XM's 5,713 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-3920XM. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3740QM vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3920XM.

Feature	Core i7-3740QM	Core i7-3920XM
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.8 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz	2.9 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	5,710	5,713
Geekbench 6 Single	—	686

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the PGA988 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-3740QM	Core i7-3920XM
Socket	PGA988	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-3740QM) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3920XM). The Core i7-3920XM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Core i7-3740QM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3920XM targets Extreme Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3920XM rivals A10-5750M.