Intel Core i3-4010U vs Intel Core i7-3940XM

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i3-4010U and Intel Core i7-3940XM processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-4010U

  • CPU is newer: launch date 8 month(s) later
  • 3.7x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 55 Watt
  • Around 74% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 28.988 vs 16.624
  • Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.013 vs 5.598
  • Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3306 vs 2709
  • Around 22% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3306 vs 2709
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 4 June 2013 vs 30 September 2012
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 Watt vs 55 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 28.988 vs 16.624
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.013 vs 5.598
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3306 vs 2709
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3306 vs 2709

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3940XM

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
  • 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
  • Around 129% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
  • Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105 °C vs 100°C
  • 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 2.1x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1911 vs 901
  • 3.5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5840 vs 1655
  • Around 96% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 741 vs 378
  • 3.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2890 vs 856
  • 3.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 14.555 vs 3.758
  • 3.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.613 vs 0.183
  • 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.454 vs 0.987
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 4 vs 2
Number of threads 8 vs 4
Maximum frequency 3.90 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
Maximum core temperature 105 °C vs 100°C
L1 cache 256 KB vs 128 KB
L2 cache 1024 KB vs 512 KB
L3 cache 8192 KB vs 3072 KB
Maximum memory size 32 GB vs 16 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 1911 vs 901
PassMark - CPU mark 5840 vs 1655
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 741 vs 378
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2890 vs 856
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 14.555 vs 3.758
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.613 vs 0.183
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.454 vs 0.987

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i3-4010U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3940XM

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
901
1911
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1655
5840
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
378
741
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
856
2890
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3.758
14.555
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
28.988
16.624
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.183
0.613
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.987
2.454
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6.013
5.598
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3306
2709
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3306
2709
Name Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i7-3940XM
PassMark - Single thread mark 901 1911
PassMark - CPU mark 1655 5840
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 378 741
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 856 2890
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 3.758 14.555
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 28.988 16.624
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.183 0.613
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 0.987 2.454
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.013 5.598
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 715
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 2370
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 3306 2709
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 715
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 2370
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 3306 2709
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 0

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i3-4010U Intel Core i7-3940XM

Essentials

Architecture codename Haswell Ivy Bridge
Launch date 4 June 2013 30 September 2012
Launch price (MSRP) $281 $1,096
Place in performance rating 2155 2137
Price now $124.31 $539
Processor Number i3-4010U i7-3940XM
Series 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status Launched Launched
Value for money (0-100) 5.78 5.08
Vertical segment Mobile Mobile

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 1.70 GHz 3.00 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI2 5 GT/s DMI
Die size 118 mm 160 mm
L1 cache 128 KB 256 KB
L2 cache 512 KB 1024 KB
L3 cache 3072 KB 8192 KB
Manufacturing process technology 22 nm 22 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 105 °C
Maximum frequency 1.7 GHz 3.90 GHz
Number of cores 2 4
Number of threads 4 8
Transistor count 1400 million 1400 Million
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 16 GB 32 GB
Supported memory types DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600 DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600

Graphics

Device ID 0xA16
Graphics base frequency 200 MHz 650 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.00 GHz 1.35 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1 GHz 1.35 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 2 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 4400 Intel® HD Graphics 4000

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3 3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
CRT
SDVO

Graphics image quality

Max resolution over DisplayPort 3200x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 3200x2000@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA N / A

Graphics API support

DirectX 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.3

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm 37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B)
Sockets supported FCBGA1168 FCPGA988
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 Watt 55 Watt

Peripherals

Integrated IDE
Integrated LAN
Max number of PCIe lanes 12 16
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports 4
Number of USB ports 4
PCI Express revision 2.0 3.0
PCI support
PCIe configurations 4x1, 2x4 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Total number of SATA ports 4
UART
USB revision 3.0

Security & Reliability

Anti-Theft technology
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
HD Audio
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® AVX
Intel 64
Intel® Active Management technology (AMT)
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® ME Firmware Version 9.5
Intel® Rapid Storage technology (RST)
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Matrix Storage
Smart Connect
Thermal Monitoring
4G WiMAX Wireless
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® My WiFi technology

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)