Intel Core i7-3940XM Extreme Edition
About processor
The Intel Core i7-3940XM Extreme Edition processor is a powerful and high-performance CPU designed for mobile platforms. With a code name of Ivy Bridge and a 22nm technology, it offers impressive capabilities and efficiency. This processor is equipped with 4 cores and 8 threads, allowing for seamless multitasking and smooth performance across a variety of applications and workloads.
One of the standout features of the i7-3940XM is its TDP of 55W, which provides a good balance between power consumption and performance. This makes it a great choice for high-end gaming laptops, content creation, and professional use. The Extreme Edition designation also indicates that it is unlocked, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to overclock and push the boundaries of its capabilities.
Overall, the Intel Core i7-3940XM Extreme Edition processor delivers outstanding performance and efficiency for mobile computing. Its combination of high core/thread count, low power consumption, and overclocking potential make it a top choice for demanding tasks and a wide range of usage scenarios. Whether for gaming, content creation, or professional work, this processor is a solid and reliable option for those in need of powerful mobile computing.
Basic
Label Name
Intel
Platform
Mobile
Launch Date
July 2012
Model Name
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The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
i7-3940XM
Code Name
Ivi Bridge
CPU Specifications
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
4
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
8
Basic Frequency
3.00 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
3.90 GHz
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
FCPGA988
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
22 nm
TDP
55 W
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
105 C
PCI Express Version
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PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.
3.0
Instruction Set
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The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.
64-bit
Memory Specifications
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
32 GB
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
2
Bus Speed
5 GT/s
Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
25.6 GB/s
GPU Specifications
GPU Name
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Frequency
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Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.
1.35 GHz