Intel Core i7-4940MX vs Intel Celeron N4000

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Performance
Core i7-4940MX449% better
9,40225% of 36,991
Celeron N4000
1,712.55% of 36,991

The Core i7-4940MX has 449% better performance than the Celeron N4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-4940MX
8.587% of 121.53
Celeron N4000
No data available

The Core i7-4940MX has 7% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-4940MX CPU

The Intel Core i7-4940MX is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2014 with a suggested retail price of $1,096. It is part of Intel's Core i7 Extreme lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The i7-4940MX is compatible with Intel Socket G3 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-4940MX supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-4940MX has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-4940MX features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-4940MX includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-4940MX has the 264th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,402 score and $1,096 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 8.58. This is the 204th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Celeron N4000 CPU

The Intel Celeron N4000 is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N4000 is compatible with FCBGA1090 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron N4000 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 1,792 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron N4000 features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2600.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron N4000 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel UHD Graphics 600. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron N4000 has the 647th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 4.63% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7 Extreme--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2014--
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,096--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-4940MX449% better
9,40225% of 36,991
Celeron N4000
1,712.55% of 36,991

The Core i7-4940MX has 449% better performance than the Celeron N4000 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-4940MX is ranked 264th with a score of 9,402, and the Celeron N4000 is ranked 647th with a score of 1,712.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-4940MX
8.587% of 121.53
Celeron N4000
No data available

The Core i7-4940MX has 16% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-4940MX's 8.58 performance per dollar ranks it 204th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-4940MX or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Xeon E3-1535M v59,866+5%
Core i5-1135G79,456+1%
Core i5-1038NG79,4020%
Core i7-4940MX9,402
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332-1%
Pentium 2117U1,728-82%
E2-71101,725-82%
Celeron N40001,712.5-82%
A8-71001,710-82%
Celeron N29301,679-82%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-4940MX orCeleron N4000
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-N30016.13+88%
Xeon E3-1535M v515.84+85%
Core i7-4910MQ15.27+78%
Core i7-4900MQ14.89+74%
Core i7-5557U10.38+21%
Core i7-4940MX8.58
Core i7-4930MX7.96-7%
Core i7-2960XM7.39-14%
Core i7-2920XM7.22-16%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,402
(+449.02%)
1,712.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
708
(+413.04%)
138
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
157
(+121.44%)
70.9
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,045
(+660.34%)
532
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,240
(+286.29%)
321
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
7,044
(+396.41%)
1,419
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,243
(+116.71%)
1,035
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size22 nm14 nm
Transistors1,400 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
SeriesCore i7 Extreme--
MicroarchitectureHaswell--
CodenameHaswellGemini Lake
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
Cores42
Threads82
Clock Speed3.1 GHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock4.0 GHz2600.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier31.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedYes--

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
L1 Cache64 KB1,792 KB
L2 Cache256 KB4 MB
L3 Cache8 MB0 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
SocketIntel Socket G3FCBGA1090
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)57 W6 W
Tcase Max100 °C--
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-4940MXCeleron N4000
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 4600Intel UHD Graphics 600
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, HTT, AES-NI, TXT, TSX, CLMUL, FMA3--

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.