Ultra 5 226V vs i7-4940MX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4940MX
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 57 Watt
4.30
Core Ultra 5 226V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
11.92
+177%

Core Ultra 5 226V outperforms Core i7-4940MX by a whopping 177% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1368652
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency7.1466.36
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date20 January 2014 (10 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,096no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-coresno data4
Low Power Efficient-coresno data4
Threads88
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm3 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCPGA946FCBGA2833
Power consumption (TDP)57 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, DirectML, ONNX RT, WebNN

Security technologies

Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Max video memory1.7 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.85 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.2
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core Ultra 5 226V.

PCIe version35.0
PCI Express lanes164
PCI supportno data5.0 and 4.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-4940MX 4.30
Ultra 5 226V 11.92
+177%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-4940MX 6832
Ultra 5 226V 18938
+177%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.30 11.92
Integrated graphics card 1.84 11.64
Recency 20 January 2014 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 57 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 5 226V has a 177.2% higher aggregate performance score, 532.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores, a 633.3% more advanced lithography process, and 235.3% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 5 226V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4940MX in performance tests.


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