Intel Core i7-940 vs Intel Core i3-10100

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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 Core i3-10100 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-10100, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 10
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Core i 10000
Intel Core i7-940 Name Intel Core i3-10100
 
 

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 Core i3-10100 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-10100 is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
None None 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.93 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-940 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-10100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-10100 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 9.5
-- Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Execution units 24
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Release date Q4/2017
 
 

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

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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 41.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
24.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
3 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 41.6 GB/s
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Core i3-10100 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
BX80601940 Part Number --
LGA 1366 Socket LGA 1200
305 $ Release price 134 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Bloomfield Architecture Comet Lake S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2020