Phenom II X3 P840 vs Core i7-1068G7

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Phenom II X3 P840

3 / 3

4,425

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-1068G7

4 / 8

4,449

+0.5%

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 Phenom II X3 P840 is positioned at rank 45 and the Core i7-1068G7 is on rank 704, so the Phenom II X3 P840 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 Phenom II X3 P840

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

97%

#33

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

199%

#34

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

196%

#35

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

180%

#36

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

179%

#37

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

177%

#39

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

171%

#40

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

164%

#41

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

164%

#42

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

160%

#45

Phenom II X3 P840

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1068G7

#691

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

989%

#692

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

975%

#693

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

895%

#694

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

891%

#695

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

883%

#697

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

852%

#698

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

817%

#699

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

816%

#700

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

794%

#703

C-60

MSRP: $50|Avg: $20

100%

#704

Core i7-1068G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#711

Core i7-10850H

MSRP: $395|Avg: N/A

99%

#717

Core i3-1315UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $250

97%

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 i7-1068G7 (2019) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Phenom II X3 P840	Core i7-1068G7
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Phenom II X3 P840 (2010) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Phenom II X3 P840	Core i7-1068G7
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.

Phenom II X3 P840 Benchmark Check

Core i7-1068G7 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Phenom II X3 P840 and Core i7-1068G7

Phenom II X3 P840

The Phenom II X3 P840 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Max frequency: 1.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1.5 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 1.5 MB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,425 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-1068G7

The Core i7-1068G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,449 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Phenom II X3 P840 packs 3 cores / 3 threads, while the Core i7-1068G7 offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-1068G7 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Phenom II X3 P840 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-1068G7 — a 73.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-1068G7. The Phenom II X3 P840 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-1068G7 uses Ice Lake (Client) (2019) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Phenom II X3 P840 scores 4,425 against the Core i7-1068G7's 4,449 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-1068G7.

Feature	Phenom II X3 P840	Core i7-1068G7
Cores / Threads	3 / 3	4 / 8+33%
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz	4.1 GHz+116%
Base Clock	—	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	—	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+500%	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	10 nm-78%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
PassMark	4,425	4,449

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Memory & Platform

The Phenom II X3 P840 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-1068G7 uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.