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Intel Pentium B940
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Intel Pentium B940
Summary
The Intel Pentium B940 provided a solid foundation for laptops of its time. It was based on the Sandy Bridge U architecture, known for its improved efficiency. Manufactured using the 32-nm process, it represented an advanced step at the time. With its two cores and integrated Intel HD Graphics, it was suitable for everyday applications.
The Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) provided sufficient graphics performance for basic displays. Internet browsing, word processing, and media playback worked smoothly with it. A maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s supported these tasks in its class. The processor offered a reliable base for mid-range notebooks.
We remember that these models were widely distributed and appreciated. The 2 MB L3 cache contributed to improving overall responsiveness. It was a workhorse that accompanied many users for years. It is still useful for simple office tasks or light entertainment.
The Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) provided sufficient graphics performance for basic displays. Internet browsing, word processing, and media playback worked smoothly with it. A maximum memory bandwidth of 17 GB/s supported these tasks in its class. The processor offered a reliable base for mid-range notebooks.
We remember that these models were widely distributed and appreciated. The 2 MB L3 cache contributed to improving overall responsiveness. It was a workhorse that accompanied many users for years. It is still useful for simple office tasks or light entertainment.
- Solid foundation for laptops
- Efficient Sandy Bridge U Architecture
- Integrated Intel HD Graphics
- Reliable performance for everyday tasks
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i3-2310M
101 %
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
Intel Core i3-2312M
101 %
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
Intel Pentium B940
100 %
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
Intel Celeron J4115
98 %
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
Intel Celeron 1005M
98 %
2C / 2T · 1.90 GHz
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Atom x6414RE
100 %
4C / 4T · 1.50 GHz
Intel Celeron N4000C
100 %
2C / 2T · 2.60 GHz
Intel Pentium B940
100 %
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
Intel Celeron 1005M
98 %
2C / 2T · 1.90 GHz
Intel Atom x7-Z8750
98 %
4C / 4T · 2.56 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance
Intel Core i3-3227U
101 %
2C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
Intel Pentium 2127U
101 %
2C / 2T · 1.90 GHz
Intel Pentium B940
100 %
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
AMD A10-8700P
100 %
4C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
AMD A8-5550M
98 %
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Celeron N4000C
102 %
2C / 2T · 2.60 GHz
AMD A8-3500M
102 %
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
Intel Pentium B940
100 %
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
Intel Celeron 1037U
100 %
2C / 2T · 1.80 GHz
Intel Pentium 3558U
99 %
2C / 2T · 1.70 GHz
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Atom x6214RE
100 %
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
Intel Atom x6414RE
100 %
Intel UHD Graphics 10th Gen (16 EU)
Intel Pentium B940
100 %
Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1)
Intel Core i5-2515E
100 %
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Intel Core i5-2510E
100 %
Intel HD Graphics 2000
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance
Intel Celeron 3865U
106 %
2C / 2T · 1.80 GHz
Intel Celeron N4000
105 %
2C / 2T · 1.10 GHz
Intel Pentium B940
100 %
2C / 2T · 2.00 GHz
Intel Celeron 1005M
100 %
2C / 2T · 1.90 GHz
Intel Pentium T4500
99 %
2C / 2T · 2.30 GHz
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Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Intel Pentium (150) |
| CPU group | Intel Pentium 900 (10) |
| Architecture | Sandy Bridge U |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Segment | Notebook |
| Socket | PGA 988 |
| Generation | 3 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✗ |
| Core architecture | normal |
| Cores: | 2x |
| Frequency: | 2.00 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | |
| Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): | |
| L2-Cache | |
| L3-Cache | 2.00 MB |
| Overclocking | No |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU name | Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge GT1) |
| GPU frequency | 0.65 - 1.10 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 6 / 48 |
| Raytracing | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 2 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| Technology | 32 nm |
| Release date | Q2/2011 |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| DDR3-1066 DDR3-1333 | 17.1 GB/s 21.3 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC | ✗ |
| PCIe | 2.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 35 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | |
| T. junction max. | 85 °C |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
| Release date | Q2/2011 |
| Release price | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet |
User Reviews
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
8
Apple M1 Max (24-GPU)
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9
Intel Pentium B940
2C / 2T · 0.00 GHz
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