Intel Core i7-940 vs Intel Celeron J3160

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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 Celeron J3160 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron J3160, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
1 Generation 8
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-940 Name Intel Celeron J3160
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Celeron J3000/N3000
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

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 Celeron J3160 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron J3160 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.24 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.93 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 2.24 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.24 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-940 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Celeron J3160 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron J3160 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 12
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
-- Release date Q1/2015
-- GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.7 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Generation 8
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Shaders 96
-- Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP8 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
 
 

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 8.0 GB distributed across 2 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.
3 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
24.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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 6 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
 
 

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 Celeron J3160 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Q4/2008 Release date Q1/2016
LGA 1366 Socket BGA 1170
305 $ Release price 107 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Bloomfield Architecture Braswell
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BX80601940 Part Number --