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Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz

Explore Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.2/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3842 and a single-thread rating of 1493.

CPU Mark3,842
4 samples
Single Thread1,493
Overall rank#2,888
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.2Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.4 GHz and boosts up to 3.5 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 3842 and a single-thread rating of 1493.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz is a Laptop released in 2012. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 3,842 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 3,842 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,493 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket RPGA988B. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Verify the system memory type, real power limits and cooling capacity.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.50 GHz turbo, a 3,842 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz?

Start with RPGA988B motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHz use?

A structured TDP value is not currently available. Check the manufacturer specification and device power limits.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Athlon Gold 3150UAMD3,844 points
03Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHzThis CPU3,842 points
04Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 @ 2.55 GHzUnknown3,838 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03AMD Athlon Gold 3150UAMD1,686 points
04Intel Core i7-2840QM @ 2.40GHzThis CPU1,493 points
05Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 @ 2.55 GHzUnknown1,465 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 @ 2.55 GHzUnknown548.3 Mark/W
03AMD Athlon Gold 3150UAMD256.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Single ThreadMOps/Sec
1,493.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2012
SocketRPGA988B
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.40 GHz
Max turbo3.50 GHz
TDP—
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

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Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity—

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L38 MB