Pentium Gold G6500T vs Core i7-2840QM

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WW2020

Core i7-2840QM

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Pentium Gold G6500T

2 / 4

3,806

0.0%

3,842

+0.9%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-2840QM

#299

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

458%

#300

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

452%

#301

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

414%

#302

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

413%

#303

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

409%

#305

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

395%

#306

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

379%

#307

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

378%

#308

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

368%

#311

Core i7-2840QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Gold G6500T (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2666, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i7-2840QM
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-2840QM (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i7-2840QM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Gold G6500T Benchmark Check

Core i7-2840QM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium Gold G6500T and Core i7-2840QM

Pentium Gold G6500T

The Pentium Gold G6500T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 3,806 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-2840QM

The Core i7-2840QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: G2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 3,842 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Pentium Gold G6500T packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-2840QM offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-2840QM has 2 more cores. The Core i7-2840QM is built on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. In PassMark, the Pentium Gold G6500T scores 3,806 against the Core i7-2840QM's 3,842 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-2840QM. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Pentium Gold G6500T vs 8 MB on the Core i7-2840QM.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i7-2840QM
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	—	2.4 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache	8 MB+100%
L2 Cache	—	1 MB
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	—	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	3,806	3,842

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Memory & Platform

The Pentium Gold G6500T uses the LGA1200 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-2840QM uses G2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Pentium Gold G6500T	Core i7-2840QM
Socket	LGA1200	G2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium Gold G6500T) / not specified (Core i7-2840QM). The Pentium Gold G6500T includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-2840QM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium Gold G6500T targets Desktop Low Power.