Core i7-3840QM vs Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Core i7-3840QM
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
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. The Core i7-3840QM is positioned at rank #238 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3840QM
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-3840QM and Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
Core i7-3840QM
The Core i7-3840QM 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 2.8 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): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,871 points. Launch price was $568.
Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U
The Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (2019−2022) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,831 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-3840QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3840QM versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3840QM (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-3840QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3840QM scores 5,871 against the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U's 5,831 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-3840QM. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3840QM vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U.
| Feature | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz+9% | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+33% | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 5,871 | 5,831 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 676 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-3840QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA988 | FP5 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3840QM) / not specified (Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U). The Core i7-3840QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3840QM targets Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-3840QM rivals A10-5750M.
| Feature | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4000 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Mobile Workstation | — |
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