Pentium G2140 vs Core i5-3337U

Pentium G2140

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

Core i5-3337U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2140

2 / 2

2,092

0.0%

2,093

0.0%

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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 G2140 is positioned at rank 775 and the Core i5-3337U is on rank 1099, so the Pentium G2140 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 G2140

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14900%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

14079%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10223%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3080%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2439%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2134%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1222%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1206%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1098%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1098%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1086%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1057%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1042%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1038%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1028%

#393

Core i3-9300T

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

100%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

100%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

100%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

99%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

99%

#780

Athlon II X2 260

MSRP: $60|Avg: $12

99%

#781

Athlon II X3 445

MSRP: $87|Avg: $15

99%

#783

Core i5-2310

MSRP: $177|Avg: $12

99%

#784

Core i5-5675C

MSRP: $276|Avg: $66

99%

#785

Core i5-2380P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $25

98%

#786

Core i5-4690

MSRP: $272|Avg: $120

98%

#787

FX-6120

MSRP: $188|Avg: $54

98%

#788

Core i7-6700TE

MSRP: $303|Avg: $175

98%

#790

Athlon II X4 620

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3337U

#1087

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3155%

#1088

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3109%

#1089

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2854%

#1090

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2841%

#1091

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2815%

#1093

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2718%

#1094

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2606%

#1095

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2602%

#1096

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2532%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

99%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

98%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

97%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

96%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

95%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

94%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

94%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-3337U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G2140 in both compute-intensive tasks (0% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G2140	Core i5-3337U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($95)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium G2140 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $95 (vs $225), it costs 58% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 137% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i5-3337U.

Insight	Pentium G2140	Core i5-3337U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+137%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($95)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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 G2140 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3337U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2140 and Core i5-3337U

Pentium G2140

The Pentium G2140 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,092 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-3337U

The Core i5-3337U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,093 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G2140 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i5-3337U's 2 cores. The Core i5-3337U is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2140 scores 2,092 against the Core i5-3337U's 2,093 — a 0% lead for the Core i5-3337U. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3337U.

Feature	Pentium G2140	Core i5-3337U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+83%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,092	2,093
Geekbench 6 Single	550	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	920	—

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G2140 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3337U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Pentium G2140 versus 1600 on the Core i5-3337U — the Core i5-3337U supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H61,B75 (Pentium G2140) and HM76,UM77,QM77,QS77 (Core i5-3337U).

Feature	Pentium G2140	Core i5-3337U
Socket	LGA1155	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+104857500%	32
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Pentium G2140) vs true (Core i5-3337U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G2140) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3337U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3337U rivals AMD A8-4555M.