i7-2840QM vs Ryzen Threadripper 1920X
Aggregate performance score
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X outperforms Core i7-2840QM by a whopping 502% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 641 | 2044 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 3.33 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | AMD Ryzen Threadripper | Intel Core i7 |
| Power efficiency | 3.10 | 2.06 |
| Designer | AMD | Intel |
| Manufacturer | GlobalFoundries | no data |
| Architecture codename | Zen (2017−2020) | Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) |
| Release date | 10 August 2017 (8 years ago) | 4 September 2011 (14 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $799 | no data |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-2840QM 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 cores | 12 (Dodeca-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 24 | 8 |
| Base clock speed | 3.5 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Bus type | no data | DMI 2.0 |
| Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | 4 × 5 GT/s |
| Multiplier | 35 | 24 |
| L1 cache | 96K (per core) | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 512K (per core) | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 8 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Die size | 213 mm2 | 216 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 9,600 million | 1160 Million |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-2840QM 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 configuration | 1 (Uniprocessor) | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | SP3r2 | Socket G2 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-2840QM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | - | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
Security technologies
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-2840QM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-2840QM 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 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-2840QM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 Quad-channel | no data |
| Maximum memory size | 2 TiB | 32 GB |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 85.33 GB/s | 25.598 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | - | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen Threadripper 1920X and Core i7-2840QM.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | no data |
| PCI Express lanes | 60 | no data |
Synthetic benchmarks
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.
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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 13.13 | 2.18 |
| Recency | 10 August 2017 | 4 September 2011 |
| Physical cores | 12 | 4 |
| Threads | 24 | 8 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 180 Watt | 45 Watt |
Ryzen Threadripper 1920X has a 502.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.
i7-2840QM, on the other hand, has 300% lower power consumption.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i7-2840QM in performance tests.
Note that Ryzen Threadripper 1920X is a desktop processor while Core i7-2840QM is a notebook one.
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