i7-4860HQ vs i7-3940XM

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3940XM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 55 Watt
3.69
Core i7-4860HQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.94
+6.8%

Core i7-4860HQ outperforms Core i7-3940XM by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14821434
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency6.327.90
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Crystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date3 September 2012 (12 years ago)19 January 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,096$434

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplierno data24
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2264 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCPGA988FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)55 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGAno data+
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ.

PCIe version3.03
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3940XM 3.69
i7-4860HQ 3.94
+6.8%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3940XM 5840
i7-4860HQ 6242
+6.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3940XM 641
i7-4860HQ 1045
+63%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3940XM 2119
i7-4860HQ 3527
+66.4%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i7-3940XM 7
+8%
i7-4860HQ 7

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.69 3.94
Integrated graphics card 1.18 3.08
Recency 3 September 2012 19 January 2014
Power consumption (TDP) 55 Watt 47 Watt

i7-4860HQ has a 6.8% higher aggregate performance score, 161% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 17% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3940XM and Core i7-4860HQ.


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