Intel Core i7-940 vs MediaTek Helio X30

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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.
Intel Core i7-940 Name MediaTek Helio X30
Intel Core i7 Family
Intel Core i7 900 Group
1 Generation --
Desktop / Server Segment --
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture --
8 Threads --
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.93 GHz Frequency None
4x Cores None
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores --
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-940 does not have integrated graphics.
The MediaTek Helio X30 does not have integrated graphics.
-- Execution units --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation --
-- Direct X --
-- Release date --
-- Technology --
-- Shaders --
GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- GPU frequency --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
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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.
-- JPEG --
-- VC-1 --
-- AVC --
-- VP8 --
-- VP9 --
-- h264 --
-- AV1 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066 Memory type
24.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
3 Memory channels --
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
 
 

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.
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
LGA 1366 Socket
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization
Q4/2008 Release date --
BX80601940 Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
45 nm Technology --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
305 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design --
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Bloomfield Architecture --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions