i7-940XM vs FX-4320

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Aggregate performance score

FX-4320
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
1.98
+42.4%
Core i7-940XM
2010
4 cores / 8 threads, 55 Watt
1.39

FX-4320 outperforms Core i7-940XM by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19392228
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency1.972.39
Architecture codenameVishera (2012−2015)Clarksfield (2009−2010)
Release date23 October 2012 (12 years ago)20 June 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,096

Detailed specifications

FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM 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)
Threads48
Base clock speed4 GHz2.13 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.33 GHz
Bus rateno data2500 MHz
L1 cache192 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache4096 KB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache4096 KB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm45 nm
Die size315 mm2296 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,200 million774 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM 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
SocketAM3+FCPGA988,PGA988
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
FMA+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Demand Based Switchingno data-
PAEno data36 Bit

Security technologies

FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3-1866DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Maximum memory sizeno data8 GB
Max memory channelsno data2
Maximum memory bandwidthno data21 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardOn certain motherboards (Chipset feature)None

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM.

PCIe versionNot Listed2
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

FX-4320 1.98
+42.4%
i7-940XM 1.39

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.

FX-4320 3150
+42.6%
i7-940XM 2209

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.98 1.39
Recency 23 October 2012 20 June 2010
Threads 4 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 55 Watt

FX-4320 has a 42.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and a 40.6% more advanced lithography process.

i7-940XM, on the other hand, has 100% more threads, and 72.7% lower power consumption.

The FX-4320 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-940XM in performance tests.

Note that FX-4320 is a desktop processor while Core i7-940XM is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between FX-4320 and Core i7-940XM, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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