The Core i7-940XM is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-8400T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-940XM
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-8400T
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 36% less energy – 35 vs 55 Watts
Core i7-940XM vs Core i5-8400T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-940XM
Jun 20th, 2010
Average FPS
166
92%
Min 1% FPS
112
93%
Price, $
Out of Stock
Value, $/FPS
Not Available
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Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Average FPS
180
100%
Min 1% FPS
120
100%
Price, $
$113.37
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.62/FPS
100%
Core i7-940XM vs Core i5-8400T 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
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Ultra
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+2
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High
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+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-940XM vs Core i5-8400T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-940XM vs Core i5-8400T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-940XM
Jun 20th, 2010
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
89%
Base Frequency
2.13 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.33 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
50%
Core i5-8400T
Apr 2nd, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
1.7 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
99%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-940XM | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-8400T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jun 20th, 2010 | Release Date | Apr 2nd, 2018 |
| $1,096.00 | MSRP | $182.00 |
Laptop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Clarksfield | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 55 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
2.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 1333 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
