Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs i7-2840QM

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-2840QM
2011
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
2.42
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.28
+573%

Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms Core i7-2840QM by a whopping 573% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1779410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data39.68
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency5.0923.70
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date4 September 2011 (13 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speedno data4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm5 nm
Die size216 mm271 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistors1160 Million11,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketSocket G2AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.598 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 3000AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-2840QM 2.42
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.28
+573%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-2840QM 3842
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25867
+573%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.42 16.28
Integrated graphics card 0.66 1.98
Recency 4 September 2011 30 August 2024
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 32 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i7-2840QM has 44.4% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on the other hand, has a 572.7% higher aggregate performance score, 200% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 12 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 540% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-2840QM in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-2840QM is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-2840QM and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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