Intel Core i7-3940XM | Intel Core i3-2370M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3940XM and the Intel Core i3-2370M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-3940XM 4 core processor released in Q3/2012 with the Intel Core i3-2370M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2012. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Intel Core i3 (205) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
3 | Generation | 2 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Sandy Bridge H |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3940XM is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.00 GHz (3.90 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i3-2370M clocks with 2.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-2370M |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
3.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz |
1.35 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 6 |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
16 | Compute units | 12 |
128 | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.0 | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 4000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3940XM, while the Intel Core i3-2370M supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-2370M |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3940XM has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-2370M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-2370M |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | 85 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3940XM has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-2370M is at 3.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | Intel Core i3-2370M |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
PGA 988 | Socket | PPGA 988 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2370M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2370M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2370M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2370M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.35 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2370M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.15 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2370M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i3-2370M
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Intel Core i3-2370M |
Unknown | Unknown |