Key Differences
In short — Core i5-8259U outperforms Core i7-940 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-8259U is 3426 days newer than Core i7-940.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-8259U
- Performs up to 18% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-940 - 125 vs 106 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-940 doesn't have integrated graphics
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-8259U
Mobile • Apr 5th, 2018
Core i7-940
Desktop • Nov 17th, 2008
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-8259U | vs | Intel Core i7-940 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2018 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Bloomfield |
| Intel BGA 1356 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.9 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
23.0x | Multiplier | 22.0x |
Iris Pro Plus | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
