Intel Core i7-3940XM contre Intel Core i7-3960X. Spécifications, performances, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Mobile Desktop / Server
• Série
  Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
• Génération
  3 3
• Groupe de CPU
  Intel Core i 3000M Intel Core i 3000X

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Fréquence
  3.00 GHz 3.30 GHz
• Cœurs de CPU
  4 6
• Turbo (1 cœur)
  3.90 GHz 3.90 GHz
• Fils de processeur
  8 12
• Hyperthreading
  Oui Oui
• Overclocking
  Oui Oui
• Architecture de base
  normal normal

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• Nom du GPU
  Intel HD Graphics 4000 pas d'iGPU
• GPU frequency
  0.65 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.35 GHz Pas de turbo
• Unités d'exécution
  16
• Shader
  128
• Max. displays
  3
• Génération
  7
• DirectX Version
  11.0
• Processus technologique
  22 nm
• Date de sortie
  Q1/2011

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Non Non
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Non Non
• h264
  Decode / Encode Non
• VP9
  Non Non
• VP8
  Non Non
• AV1
  Non Non
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Non
• VC-1
  Decode Non
• JPEG
  Decode Non

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i7-3960X et Intel Core i7-3940XM. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Type de mémoire
  DDR3-1333DDR3-1600DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM DDR3-1600
• Max. Mémoire
  32 GB
• ECC
  Non Non
• Canaux de mémoire
  2 4
• Version PCIe
  3.0
• Couloirs PCIe
  16

• AES-NI
  Oui Oui

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i7-3940XM et Intel Core i7-3960X to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  55 W 130 W
• Température maximale
  105 °C --

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i7-3940XM et Intel Core i7-3960X, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Jeu d'instructions (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d (C2 Stepping)
• Extensions ISA
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
• L3-Cache
  8.00 MB 15.00 MB
• Architecture
  Ivy Bridge H Sandy Bridge E
• Processus technologique
  22 nm 32 nm
• Socket
  PGA 988 LGA 2011
• Date de sortie
  Q3/2012 Q4/2011