The Core i7-3940XM is a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3970X. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-3940XM
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 63% less energy – 55 vs 150 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3970X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-3940XM vs Core i7-3970X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-3940XM
Sep 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
185
100%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Average FPS
184
99%
Min 1% FPS
128
100%
Price, $
$175
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.95/FPS
100%
Core i7-3940XM vs Core i7-3970X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Ultra
1920x1080
+2
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
Average FPS
Very High
1920x1080
+3
Average FPS
Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+1
Average FPS
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-3940XM vs Core i7-3970X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-3940XM vs Core i7-3970X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-3940XM
Sep 3rd, 2012
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
98%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-3970X
Nov 1st, 2012
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-3940XM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3970X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 3rd, 2012 | Release Date | Nov 1st, 2012 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $990.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
55 W | Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| 3.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
