Intel Core i7-940 vs Intel Atom C3338R

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-940 or Intel Core i7-940 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-940 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-940, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Atom C3338R features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3338R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-940 Name Intel Atom C3338R
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Atom C3000
1 Generation 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 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
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Atom C3338R has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3338R is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
4x Cores 2x
None None 2.0 GHz
2.93 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 2
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-940 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C3338R does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A 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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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No AES-NI Yes
24.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-1866
pci PCIe pci
3 Memory channels 1
No ECC Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10.5 W watts.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-940 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C3338R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2020
LGA 1366 Socket BGA 1310
1.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX80601940 Part Number --
Bloomfield Architecture Denverton
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
305 $ Release price 37 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 14 nm