The Core i7-4940MX is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-3820. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-4940MX
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 56% less energy – 57 vs 130 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-3820
The Core i7-4940MX is better in every way
Core i7-4940MX vs Core i7-3820
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-4940MX
Jan 20th, 2014
Average FPS
198
100%
Min 1% FPS
136
100%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Average FPS
184
93%
Min 1% FPS
127
93%
Price, $
$379
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.05/FPS
100%
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-4940MX vs Core i7-3820 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-4940MX vs Core i7-3820 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-4940MX
Jan 20th, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Core i7-3820
Feb 13th, 2012
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
10 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
95%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-4940MX | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-3820 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 20th, 2014 | Release Date | Feb 13th, 2012 |
| $1,096.00 | MSRP | $305.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Haswell | Codename | Sandy Bridge-E |
57 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 10 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1600 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
Intel HD 4600 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
