Pentium G840 vs Core i3-L13G4

CPU

GPU

Pentium G840

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2011

Core i3-L13G4

5 Cores5 Thrd7 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G840

2 / 2

1,367

+1.3%

1,349

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 G840 is positioned at rank 764 and the Core i3-L13G4 is on rank 1210, so the Pentium G840 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 G840

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

14593%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

13789%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

10012%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3016%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2389%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2090%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1197%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1181%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1076%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1076%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1064%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1035%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1020%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1016%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1007%

#291

Core i9-7900X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $188

98%

#764

Pentium G840

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#765

Core i5-6440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#767

Core i5-4590T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $130

99%

#769

Celeron G530T

MSRP: $50|Avg: $17

99%

#770

Core i7-4770K

MSRP: $339|Avg: $100

99%

#771

A10-9700

MSRP: $169|Avg: $40

99%

#772

Core i5-2400

MSRP: $184|Avg: $25

98%

#773

Core i7-5775C

MSRP: $366|Avg: $150

98%

#775

Pentium G2140

MSRP: $100|Avg: $95

98%

#776

Core i7-4790T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $102

98%

#777

Core i5-2320

MSRP: $177|Avg: $22

98%

#778

Celeron E3500

MSRP: $62|Avg: $10

97%

#779

Pentium G2030

MSRP: $85|Avg: $85

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-L13G4

#1198

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6113%

#1199

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6023%

#1200

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5529%

#1201

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5504%

#1202

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5454%

#1204

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5267%

#1205

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5050%

#1206

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5042%

#1207

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4906%

#1210

Core i3-L13G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1211

Core 2 Solo SU3300

MSRP: $262|Avg: $50

99%

#1212

Celeron 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1213

Celeron U3600

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

97%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

96%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

95%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

95%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

93%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

92%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

90%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

87%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

85%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

85%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

84%

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 i3-L13G4 (2020) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G840	Core i3-L13G4
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Lakefield (2020) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Pentium G840 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium G840	Core i3-L13G4
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($15)	✅ 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 G840 Benchmark Check

Core i3-L13G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G840 and Core i3-L13G4

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 i3-L13G4

The Core i3-L13G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Junho 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Lakefield (2020) architecture. It features 5 cores and 5 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FC-CSP1016. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,349 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The Pentium G840 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Core i3-L13G4 offers 5 cores / 5 threads — the Core i3-L13G4 has 3 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G840 versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i3-L13G4 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.8 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Pentium G840 uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses Lakefield (2020) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G840 scores 1,367 against the Core i3-L13G4's 1,349 — a 1.3% lead for the Pentium G840. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G840 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-L13G4.

Feature	Pentium G840	Core i3-L13G4
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	5 / 5+150%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+250%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	10 nm-69%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Lakefield (2020)
PassMark	1,367+1%	1,349

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G840 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-L13G4 uses FC-CSP1016 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium G840	Core i3-L13G4
Socket	LGA1155	FC-CSP1016
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR4x-4267
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G840) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-L13G4). The Core i3-L13G4 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Pentium G840 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-L13G4 targets Mobile.