Product Comparison: Intel Core i7-920XM vs Intel Core i7-940XM


General Specifications
Brand
Intel
Intel
Model
Core i7-920XM
Core i7-940XM
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Intel Core i7-920XM is a powerful laptop processor. It has 4 cores and 8 threads. This frequency is 2GHz, and the maximum frequency in Turbo Boost mode is 3.2GHz. The size of the L3 cache is 8MB. The processor is compatible with the PGA988 socket.
Intel Core i7-940XM is a laptop processor based on Clarksfield architecture. It has 4 cores and 8 threads and is manufactured using a 45 nm process technology. Its maximum clock frequency is 3.33GHz. The processor has PGA988 socket compatible and supports DDR3 memory.
Package Size
Height
4.6 in.
4.53 in.
Width
3.71 in.
3.71 in.
Depth
1.6 in.
1.3 in.
Weight
1.1 lbs.
1.15 lbs.
Details
Socket
PGA988
PGA988
Lithography
45 nm
45 nm
Type of Processors
Mobile
Mobile
Code Name
Clarksfield
Clarksfield
What customers say about "Details"
Intel Core i7-920XM CPU Processor
  • Nice socket. This is the second processor I am replacing. Installed quickly.
  • Cool processor. There is nothing difficult to install.
  • I installed this processor myself. It was easy.
  • Good product from Intel that is easy to install into a socket.
  • Place this processor carefully to avoid bending the pins.
Intel Core i7-940XM CPU Processor
  • Great processor for my old laptop. Easy installation.
  • Convenient socket for this chip. I installed this easily.
  • A good processor, really. The installation took a few minutes.
  • The processor is fast enough and easy to install.
  • Nice socket. I easily installed the processor on the motherboard.
Technical Specifications
CPU Cores
4
4
CPU Threads
8
8
Clock Speed
2 GHz
2.13 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed
3.2 GHz
3.33 GHz
Max TDP
55 W
55 W
Max Temperature
100 °C
100 °C
Data Width
64 bits
64 bits
Virtualization Technology
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Technical Specifications"
Intel Core i7-920XM CPU Processor
  • This is a really powerful processor. Recomend for everybody.
  • The processor overclocks perfectly. I run many games easily.
  • With good cooling, you can overclock up to 4GHz. I am amazed.
  • It's just a beast. The high performance of the processor makes me happy.
  • Super chip. I can run any programs with it.
Intel Core i7-940XM CPU Processor
  • It is a good powerful processor and overclocks quickly.
  • Great chip. For work, office and study, this is ideal.
  • The processor is already a bit old for modern games.
Cache And Memory Specifications
L1 Cache Size
256 kB
256 kB
L2 Cache Size
1024 kB
1024 kB
L3 Cache Size
8000 kB
8000 kB
Max Memory Size
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Types
DDR3
DDR3
Max Memory Channels
2
2
Max Memory Bandwidth
21 GB/s
21 GB/s
What customers say about "Cache And Memory Specifications"
Intel Core i7-920XM CPU Processor
  • Awesome cache size. You must install this processor yourself.
  • This chip works easily with the 8GB of RAM on my laptop.
  • I recommend this. The CPU works with the DDR3 stably.
  • Very modern processor. The cache size is excellent.
  • With 6GB of RAM, it works well. Thanks Intel.
Intel Core i7-940XM CPU Processor
  • Cool cache size. Ideal for any application.
  • This is a really good processor. With memory type DDR3 works fine.
  • I installed myself 6GB of RAM. The processor is stable.
  • Cool chip. Great price. I liked the cache size.
  • Really good processor for a laptop. The cache size is excellent.
Supported Technologies
Execute Disable Bit / Virus Protection
Yes
Yes
Turbo Boost / Turbo Core
Yes
Yes
Enhanced SpeedStep / PowerNow!
Yes
Yes
Hyper-Threading / HyperTransport
Yes
Yes
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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