Intel Core i7-940 | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-940 or AMD Phenom II X6 1100T - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-940 has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 24 GB of memory is supported in 3 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-940 was released in Q4/2008. The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T was released in Q4/2010. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i7 900 (7) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 1000 (7) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Bloomfield | Architecture | Thuban (K10) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-940 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-940 is 2.93 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T has 6 CPU cores and 6 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T is at 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-940 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.93 GHz | Frequency | 3.30 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-940 can use up to 24 GB of memory in 3 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-940 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
DDR3-1066 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
24 GB | Max. Memory | |
3 | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
1.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-940 is 130 W, while the AMD Phenom II X6 1100T has a TDP of 125 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-940 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
130 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-940 is manufactured in 45 nm and has 9.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X6 1100T is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-940 | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
45 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
LGA 1366 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
No | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q4/2008 | Release date | Q4/2010 |
305 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-940
4C 8T @ 2.93 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
6C 6T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-940 | AMD Phenom II X6 1100T |
Unknown | Unknown |