Core i7-940 vs Pentium G4600T
Core i7-940
Pentium G4600T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 Pentium G4600T is on rank 491, so the Pentium G4600T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-940
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G4600T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-940 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm) | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-940 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+160%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($90) | ✅ More affordable ($35) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-940 and Pentium G4600T
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.
Pentium G4600T
The Pentium G4600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 3,062 points. Launch price was $75.
Processing Power
The Core i7-940 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium G4600T 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 GHz on the Pentium G4600T — a 6.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-940 (base: 2.93 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-940 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium G4600T uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-940 scores 3,029 against the Pentium G4600T's 3,062 — a 1.1% lead for the Pentium G4600T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-940 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G4600T.
| Feature | Core i7-940 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+7% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.93 GHz | 3 GHz+2% |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+167% | 3 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 45 nm | 14 nm-69% |
| Architecture | Bloomfield (2008−2010) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,029 | 3,062+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-940 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium G4600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-940 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1366 | LGA1151 |
| 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 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Core i7-940) / not specified (Pentium G4600T). Primary use case: Core i7-940 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Core i7-940 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-940 launched at $562 MSRP, while the Pentium G4600T debuted at $75. At current prices ($90 vs $35), the Pentium G4600T is $55 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-940 delivers 33.7 pts/$ vs 87.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G4600T — making the Pentium G4600T the 88.9% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-940 | Pentium G4600T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $562 | $75-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $90 | $35-61% |
| Performance per Dollar | 33.7 | 87.5+160% |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2017 |
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