Core i7-940 vs Core i7-5600U

Core i7-940

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2008

Core i7-5600U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-940

4 / 8

3,029

+0.6%

3,011

0.0%

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 i7-940 is positioned at rank 1071 and the Core i7-5600U is on rank 341, so the Core i7-5600U 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 i7-940

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

57832%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

54646%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

39677%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

11953%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

9468%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

8283%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

4744%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

4682%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

4263%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

4263%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

4215%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

4101%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

4044%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

4028%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

3991%

#1071

Core i7-940

MSRP: $562|Avg: $90

100%

#1072

Celeron 2.40

MSRP: $69|Avg: $13

93%

#1073

Sempron 2800+

MSRP: $65|Avg: $29

91%

#1074

Athlon 64 3100+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

88%

#1075

Sempron 3600+

MSRP: $105|Avg: $20

86%

#1076

Celeron 2.80

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

79%

#1077

Athlon 64 X2 6000+

MSRP: $450|Avg: $20

75%

#1078

Athlon 64 3600+

MSRP: $149|Avg: $15

74%

#1079

Core 2 Quad Q6700

MSRP: $530|Avg: $50

73%

#1080

Athlon 64 2600+

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

73%

#1081

Celeron 2.20

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

72%

#1082

Athlon 64 X2 5200+

MSRP: $420|Avg: $15

66%

#1083

Athlon 64 X2 4000+

MSRP: $328|Avg: $10

66%

#1084

Core i7-975

MSRP: $999|Avg: $50

65%

#1085

Athlon XP 2600+

MSRP: $98|Avg: $10

64%

#1086

Core i7-965

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $40

63%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5600U

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

97%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

96%

#329

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

487%

#330

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

480%

#331

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

441%

#332

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

439%

#333

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

435%

#335

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

420%

#336

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

403%

#337

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

402%

#338

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

391%

#341

Core i7-5600U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 Core i7-5600U (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-940	Core i7-5600U
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-940 (2008) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-940	Core i7-5600U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($90)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-940 Benchmark Check

Core i7-5600U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-940 and Core i7-5600U

Core i7-940

The Core i7-940 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Novembro 2008 (17 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.93 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,029 points. Launch price was $299.

Core i7-5600U

The Core i7-5600U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,011 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-940 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-5600U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-940 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-940 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-5600U — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.93 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-940 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-5600U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-940 scores 3,029 against the Core i7-5600U's 3,011 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-940. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-940 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-5600U.

Feature	Core i7-940	Core i7-5600U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.93 GHz+13%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	3,029	3,011

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-940 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-5600U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-940	Core i7-5600U
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	—
Max RAM Capacity	24 GB	—
RAM Channels	3	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	36	—