Pentium G2140 vs Core i7-3517U

Pentium G2140

2 Cores2 Thrd55 WW2013

Core i7-3517U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G2140

2 / 2

2,092

0.0%

2,108

+0.8%

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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 G2140 is positioned at rank 775 and the Core i7-3517U is on rank 340, so the Core i7-3517U 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 i7-3517U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#328

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#329

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#330

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#331

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#332

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#334

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#335

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

402%

#336

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#337

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#340

Core i7-3517U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3517U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium G2140 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Pentium G2140	Core i7-3517U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Pentium G2140	Core i7-3517U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($95)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-3517U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G2140 and Core i7-3517U

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 i7-3517U

The Core i7-3517U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 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: 2,108 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G2140 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core i7-3517U's 2 cores. The Core i7-3517U is built on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G2140 scores 2,092 against the Core i7-3517U's 2,108 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-3517U. L3 cache: 3 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium G2140 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3517U.

Feature	Pentium G2140	Core i7-3517U
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	—	3 GHz
Base Clock	3.3 GHz+74%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB Intel® Smart Cache	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	—	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	—	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,092	2,108
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 i7-3517U 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 i7-3517U — the Core i7-3517U 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 i7-3517U).

Feature	Pentium G2140	Core i7-3517U
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 i7-3517U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics (Pentium G2140) and Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3517U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G2140 targets Legacy Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-3517U rivals AMD A10-4655M.