Core i7-4940MX vs Atom x7835RE

Core i7-4940MX

4 Cores8 Thrd57 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

Atom x7835RE

8 Cores8 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4940MX

4 / 8

6,783

0.0%

6,795

+0.2%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4940MX is positioned at rank 1184 and the Atom x7835RE is on rank 32, so the Atom x7835RE offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4940MX

#1172

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4740%

#1173

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4670%

#1174

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4288%

#1175

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4268%

#1176

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4229%

#1178

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4084%

#1179

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3916%

#1180

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3910%

#1181

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3805%

#1184

Core i7-4940MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

99%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1187

Core i3-3217UE

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

98%

#1188

Celeron T3000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $54

97%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

97%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

95%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

91%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

91%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

90%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

88%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom x7835RE

#20

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

173%

#21

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

170%

#22

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

156%

#23

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

156%

#24

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

154%

#26

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

149%

#27

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

143%

#28

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

142%

#29

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

139%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

100%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

98%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

91%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

90%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7835RE (2024) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, DDR5, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4940MX	Atom x7835RE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Amston Lake (2024−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4940MX (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4940MX	Atom x7835RE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($127)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4940MX Benchmark Check

Atom x7835RE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4940MX and Atom x7835RE

Core i7-4940MX

The Core i7-4940MX is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 57 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,783 points. Launch price was $1,096.

Atom x7835RE

The Atom x7835RE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 April 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Amston Lake (2024−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per module). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 6,795 points. Launch price was $127.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4940MX packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom x7835RE offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom x7835RE has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-4940MX versus 3.6 GHz on the Atom x7835RE — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4940MX (base: 3.1 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i7-4940MX uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7835RE uses Amston Lake (2024−2025) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4940MX scores 6,783 against the Atom x7835RE's 6,795 — a 0.2% lead for the Atom x7835RE. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4940MX vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7835RE.

Feature	Core i7-4940MX	Atom x7835RE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	3.1 GHz+138%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (per module)+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Amston Lake (2024−2025)
PassMark	6,783	6,795

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4940MX uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7835RE uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4940MX	Atom x7835RE
Socket	PGA946	FCBGA1264
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	9