Pentium G840 vs Pentium Silver A1030

CPU

GPU

Pentium G840

2 Cores2 Thrd65 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2011

Pentium Silver A1030

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium G840

2 / 2

1,367

0.0%

1,380

+1.0%

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 Pentium Silver A1030 is on rank 1140, 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 Pentium Silver A1030

#1128

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3825%

#1129

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3769%

#1130

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3460%

#1131

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3445%

#1132

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3413%

#1134

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3296%

#1135

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3160%

#1136

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3155%

#1137

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3070%

#1140

Pentium Silver A1030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

96%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

94%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

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 Pentium Silver A1030 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and upto-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium G840	Pentium Silver A1030
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)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 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	Pentium Silver A1030
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

Pentium Silver A1030 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G840 and Pentium Silver A1030

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.

Pentium Silver A1030

The Pentium Silver A1030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,380 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Pentium G840 and Pentium Silver A1030 share an identical 2-core/2-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Pentium G840 versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver A1030 — a 3.6% clock advantage for the Pentium G840 (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Pentium G840 is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium G840 scores 1,367 against the Pentium Silver A1030's 1,380 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium Silver A1030. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G840 vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver A1030.

Feature	Pentium G840	Pentium Silver A1030
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz+4%	2.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+40%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	—
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	—
PassMark	1,367	1,380

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium G840 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Silver A1030 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.