Core i7 940 Benchmarks & Performance Report

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7 940 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,688 Rank: 1116

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1112	Celeron G3930T	4,693	+0.1%
1113	Xeon W3570	4,690	+0%
1114	Core i5-3570S	4,690	+0%
1115	Core i3-3240	4,689	+0%
1116	Core i7 940	4,688
1117	Core i5-2405S	4,687	+-0%
1118	Ryzen 3 3200U	4,687	+-0%
1119	Core i5-3330	4,686	+-0%
1120	Core i5-5350U	4,686	+-0%
1121	Celeron G5900	4,685	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7 940 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,692 Rank: 973

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
969	Core i7-4710MQ	4,693	+0%
970	Core i3-9100TE	4,693	+0%
971	Core i7-2820QM	4,692	+0%
972	Core i7-3612QM	4,692	+0%
973	Core i7 940	4,692
974	Xeon W-2102	4,691	+-0%
975	Xeon D-1537	4,690	+-0%
976	Core i7-3615QM	4,690	+-0%
977	Core i7-3630QM	4,689	-0.1%
978	FX-6350	4,689	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7 940 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,685 Rank: 1157

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1153	Core i5-2400S	4,689	+0.1%
1154	Core i7-3940XM	4,688	+0.1%
1155	Core i5-3320M	4,688	+0.1%
1156	Xeon E5-2630L v4	4,685	+0%
1157	Core i7 940	4,685
1158	Athlon Gold 3150U	4,684	+-0%
1159	Xeon D-1539	4,681	-0.1%
1160	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,677	-0.2%
1161	Core i7-5500U	4,676	-0.2%
1162	Xeon D-1602	4,675	-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7 940 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7 940 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7 940 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

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Core i7 940 Details

With a multicore score of 4692 and a single-core score of 4685, the Intel Core i7-940 stands as a mid-range processor from an era when Intel was still refining its high-performance desktop offerings. Released in 2010, this CPU is now over 15 years old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the i7-940 remains notable for its use of the Nehalem microarchitecture, which brought significant improvements in instruction efficiency and memory bandwidth compared to its predecessors. Built on a 45 nm process, the chip operates at a base frequency of 2.93 GHz and can boost to 3.2 GHz, thanks to Intel's Turbo Boost technology. It features four cores and eight threads via Hyper-Threading, making it capable of handling moderately demanding multitasking and productivity workloads, even today.

The i7-940 is designed for the FCLGA1366 socket, which was a popular choice for enthusiast desktops during its time. It supports DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1066 MHz and can handle up to 24 GB of system memory across three channels, providing a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor's TDP of 130 W indicates a power-hungry design, typical of high-end desktop CPUs from the late 2000s, and it requires a robust cooling solution. The integrated Intel HD Graphics GPU operates at 350 MHz with a burst frequency of up to 1100 MHz and supports up to three displays, making it suitable for basic multimedia tasks but not for gaming or GPU-intensive applications.

In terms of features, the i7-940 includes a comprehensive suite of Intel technologies such as AES-NI for encryption, AVX for vector processing, and VT-x for virtualization. It also supports ECC memory, although this is only available on certain motherboard platforms. The processor’s performance places it around the middle of the pack in both single-core and multicore rankings, ranking #1156 in single-core and #971 in multicore among 2060 CPUs. While it outperforms several modern low-power mobile processors, it falls far behind current-generation CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-940 is best suited for legacy systems or retro builds where compatibility with older hardware is a priority. It can still handle basic office applications, light video editing, and media playback, but it is no longer competitive in modern computing environments. Its primary value today lies in historical significance and its role in the evolution of Intel's high-performance desktop lineup.