i7-4765T vs i7-4940MX

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4940MX
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 57 Watt
4.43
+33.8%

i7-4940MX outperforms i7-4765T by a substantial 34% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13251564
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.23
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date19 January 2014 (10 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,096$509

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C66 °C
Number of transistors1400 Million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T 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
SocketFCPGA946FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)57 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP-+
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T 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 i7-4765T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory1.7 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.35 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T.

PCIe version3Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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 4.43
+33.8%
i7-4765T 3.31

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 6846
+33.5%
i7-4765T 5127

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-4940MX 1288
+38.8%
i7-4765T 928

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-4940MX 4198
+42.6%
i7-4765T 2944

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.43 3.31
Recency 19 January 2014 2 June 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 57 Watt 35 Watt

i7-4940MX has a 33.8% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 7 months.

i7-4765T, on the other hand, has 62.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4940MX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4765T in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4940MX is a notebook processor while Core i7-4765T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4940MX and Core i7-4765T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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