V-Series V120 vs Core i3-4030U

V-Series V120

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2010

Core i3-4030U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

V-Series V120

1 / 1

1,874

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i3-4030U

2 / 4

1,876

+0.1%

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 V-Series V120 is positioned at rank 594 and the Core i3-4030U is on rank 75, so the Core i3-4030U 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 V-Series V120

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

99%

#582

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

783%

#583

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

771%

#584

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

708%

#585

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

705%

#586

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

698%

#588

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

674%

#589

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

647%

#590

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

646%

#591

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

628%

#594

V-Series V120

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#608

Ryzen AI 5 330

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4030U

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

96%

#63

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

235%

#64

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

231%

#65

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

212%

#66

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

211%

#67

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

209%

#69

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

202%

#70

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

194%

#71

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

193%

#72

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

188%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

100%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

97%

#88

Core 2 Duo T7500

MSRP: $316|Avg: $5

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The V-Series V120 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4030U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	V-Series V120	Core i3-4030U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	V-Series V120	Core i3-4030U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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.

V-Series V120 Benchmark Check

Core i3-4030U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of V-Series V120 and Core i3-4030U

V-Series V120

The V-Series V120 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 May 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,874 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i3-4030U

The Core i3-4030U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,876 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

The V-Series V120 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core i3-4030U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i3-4030U has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the V-Series V120 versus 1.9 GHz on the Core i3-4030U — a 14.6% clock advantage for the V-Series V120. The V-Series V120 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i3-4030U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the V-Series V120 scores 1,874 against the Core i3-4030U's 1,876 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-4030U.

Feature	V-Series V120	Core i3-4030U
Cores / Threads	1 / 1	2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz+16%	1.9 GHz
Base Clock	—	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	—	3 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	45 nm	22 nm-51%
Architecture	Champlain (2010−2011)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,874	1,876

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Memory & Platform

The V-Series V120 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-4030U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.