Pentium G840 vs Core 2 Duo SU9300
Pentium G840
Core 2 Duo SU9300
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Pentium G840 is positioned at rank 764 and the Core 2 Duo SU9300 is on rank 143, so the Core 2 Duo SU9300 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Pentium G840
Performance Per Dollar Core 2 Duo SU9300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G840 | Core 2 Duo SU9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Penryn (2008−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G840 | Core 2 Duo SU9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Pentium G840 and Core 2 Duo SU9300
Pentium G840
The Pentium G840 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 22 May 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,367 points. Launch price was $60.
Core 2 Duo SU9300
The Core 2 Duo SU9300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2008-01-01. It is based on the Penryn (2008−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 1.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 3 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: BGA956. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,392 points. Launch price was $249.
Processing Power
Both the Pentium G840 and Core 2 Duo SU9300 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G840 versus 1.2 GHz on the Core 2 Duo SU9300 — a 80% clock advantage for the Pentium G840 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Pentium G840 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses Penryn (2008−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G840 scores 1,367 against the Core 2 Duo SU9300's 1,392 — a 1.8% lead for the Core 2 Duo SU9300. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G840 vs 3 MB L2 Cache on the Core 2 Duo SU9300.
| Feature | Pentium G840 | Core 2 Duo SU9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+133% | 1.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+133% | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 3 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 3 MB+1100% |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) | Penryn (2008−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,367 | 1,392+2% |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G840 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core 2 Duo SU9300 uses BGA956 (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G840 | Core 2 Duo SU9300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | BGA956 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
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