Pentium B940 vs Core i5-7Y57

Pentium B940

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2 GHz2011

Core i5-7Y57

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium B940

2 / 2

2,610

+1.0%

2,585

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 Pentium B940 is positioned at rank 895 and the Core i5-7Y57 is on rank 1101, so the Pentium B940 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 Pentium B940

#883

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1506%

#884

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1484%

#885

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1362%

#886

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1356%

#887

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1344%

#889

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1298%

#890

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1244%

#891

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1242%

#892

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1209%

#895

Pentium B940

MSRP: $134|Avg: $11

100%

#896

Core i5-8305G

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

100%

#897

Celeron 6305

MSRP: $107|Avg: $80

100%

#900

Core i7-8705G

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

97%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7Y57

#1088

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3189%

#1089

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3142%

#1090

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2885%

#1091

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2872%

#1092

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2845%

#1094

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2748%

#1095

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2635%

#1096

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2630%

#1097

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2560%

#1100

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

100%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1103

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1104

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1107

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1108

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1109

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

96%

#1110

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1111

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

95%

#1112

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1113

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

94%

#1114

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

94%

#1115

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

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 Core i5-7Y57 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium B940	Core i5-7Y57
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($11)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium B940 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium B940	Core i5-7Y57
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+2479%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($11)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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.

Pentium B940 Benchmark Check

Core i5-7Y57 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium B940 and Core i5-7Y57

Pentium B940

The Pentium B940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,610 points. Launch price was $134.

Core i5-7Y57

The Core i5-7Y57 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 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,585 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Pentium B940 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-7Y57's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Pentium B940 versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-7Y57 — a 49.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-7Y57 (base: 2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium B940 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-7Y57 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium B940 scores 2,610 against the Core i5-7Y57's 2,585 — a 1% lead for the Pentium B940. L3 cache: 2 MB (total) on the Pentium B940 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7Y57.

Feature	Pentium B940	Core i5-7Y57
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	3.3 GHz+65%
Base Clock	2 GHz+67%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	2 MB (total)	4 MB+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,610	2,585

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium B940 uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-7Y57 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium B940	Core i5-7Y57
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium B940) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7Y57). The Core i5-7Y57 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 615), while the Pentium B940 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7Y57 targets Mobile.

Feature	Pentium B940	Core i5-7Y57
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 615
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Pentium B940 launched at $134 MSRP, while the Core i5-7Y57 debuted at $281. At current prices ($11 vs $281), the Pentium B940 is $270 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium B940 delivers 237.3 pts/$ vs 9.2 pts/$ for the Core i5-7Y57 — making the Pentium B940 the 185.1% better value option.