Core i7-3840QM vs Xeon E3-1505L v6

CPU

GPU

Core i7-3840QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Xeon E3-1505L v6

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-3840QM

4 / 8

5,871

0.0%

5,882

+0.2%

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 i7-3840QM is positioned at rank 238 and the Xeon E3-1505L v6 is on rank 490, so the Core i7-3840QM 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 i7-3840QM

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

98%

#226

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

400%

#227

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

394%

#228

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

362%

#229

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

360%

#230

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

357%

#232

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

344%

#233

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

330%

#234

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

330%

#235

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

321%

#238

Core i7-3840QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E3-1505L v6

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

7066%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1334%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1185%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

916%

#307

Xeon W-3323

MSRP: $949|Avg: $500

100%

#308

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3945WX

MSRP: $1149|Avg: $100

99%

#309

Xeon W-2255

MSRP: $778|Avg: $350

98%

#310

Xeon Silver 4316

MSRP: $1126|Avg: $1200

98%

#311

Xeon w7-3545

MSRP: $2039|Avg: $2039

97%

#490

Xeon E3-1505L v6

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#492

Xeon W-2223

MSRP: $294|Avg: $330

99%

#496

Xeon E3-1280 v3

MSRP: $250|Avg: $44

99%

#497

Xeon W-2123

MSRP: $294|Avg: $342

99%

#500

Xeon E3-1230 v2

MSRP: $215|Avg: $268

98%

#505

Xeon D-1521

MSRP: $199|Avg: $241

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Xeon E3-1505L v6 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-3840QM	Xeon E3-1505L v6
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-3840QM (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-3840QM	Xeon E3-1505L v6
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 i7-3840QM Benchmark Check

Xeon E3-1505L v6 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3840QM and Xeon E3-1505L v6

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.

Xeon E3-1505L v6

The Xeon E3-1505L v6 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 5,882 points. Launch price was $433.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3840QM and Xeon E3-1505L v6 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3840QM versus 2.2 GHz on the Xeon E3-1505L v6 — a 53.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-3840QM. The Core i7-3840QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3840QM scores 5,871 against the Xeon E3-1505L v6's 5,882 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon E3-1505L v6. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3840QM vs 8 MB on the Xeon E3-1505L v6.

Feature	Core i7-3840QM	Xeon E3-1505L v6
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+73%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	—
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	5,871	5,882
Geekbench 6 Single	676	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3840QM) / not specified (Xeon E3-1505L v6). The Core i7-3840QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E3-1505L v6 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3840QM targets Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-3840QM rivals A10-5750M.