Intel Core i7-3940XM | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3940XM and the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 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 MediaTek Dimensity 1000 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition (24) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 (4) |
3 | Generation | 1 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 |
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 MediaTek Dimensity 1000 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (3.90 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 4x Cortex-A77 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
-- | AI hardware | Mediatek APU 3.0 |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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 | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
1.35 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
16 | Compute units | 9 |
128 | Shader | 144 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
11.0 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 | ARM Mali-G77 MP9 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3940XM, while the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3940XM has a TDP of 55 W. The TDP of the MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is --. 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 | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3940XM has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of MediaTek Dimensity 1000 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
22 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
PGA 988 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2012 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.35 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
ARM Mali-G77 MP9 @ 0.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3940XM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 1000
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3940XM | MediaTek Dimensity 1000 |
Unknown | Unknown |