Core i7-3840QM vs Ryzen Embedded R2314
Core i7-3840QM
Ryzen Embedded R2314
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3840QM
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded R2314
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen Embedded R2314 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($762) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso (2019−2022) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen Embedded R2314 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($762) |
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 Embedded R2314
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 Embedded R2314
The Ryzen Embedded R2314 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 June 2022 (3 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: 512 kB (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,850 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-3840QM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen Embedded R2314's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3840QM versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R2314 — 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 Embedded R2314 uses Picasso (2019−2022) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3840QM scores 5,871 against the Ryzen Embedded R2314's 5,850 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-3840QM. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3840QM vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R2314.
| Feature | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen Embedded R2314 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 22 nm | 12 nm-45% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Picasso (2019−2022) |
| PassMark | 5,871 | 5,850 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 676 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-3840QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R2314 uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-3840QM | Ryzen Embedded R2314 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Embedded R2314). The Core i7-3840QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Ryzen Embedded R2314 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 Embedded R2314 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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