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Xeon E-2104G
Core i7-3840QM
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Xeon E-2104G is positioned at rank 476 and the Core i7-3840QM is on rank 238, so the Core i7-3840QM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Xeon E-2104G
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3840QM
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-3840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-3840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($109) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E-2104G and Core i7-3840QM
Xeon E-2104G
The Xeon E-2104G is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 July 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 5,858 points. Launch price was $193.
Core i7-3840QM
The Core i7-3840QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 September 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,871 points. Launch price was $568.
Processing Power
The Xeon E-2104G packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-3840QM's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Xeon E-2104G versus 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3840QM — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-3840QM (base: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Xeon E-2104G uses the Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3840QM uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E-2104G scores 5,858 against the Core i7-3840QM's 5,871 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-3840QM. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-3840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+14% | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-36% | 22 nm |
| Architecture | Coffee Lake-S WS (2018−2019) | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) |
| PassMark | 5,858 | 5,871 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 676 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E-2104G uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3840QM uses PGA988 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-3840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | PGA988 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E-2104G) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3840QM). The Core i7-3840QM includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Xeon E-2104G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3840QM targets Mobile Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-3840QM rivals A10-5750M.
| Feature | Xeon E-2104G | Core i7-3840QM |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Mobile Workstation |
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