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Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz 8M L3 Cache 4.8GT/sec QPI Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost LGA1366 Processor | 
 enlarge | Brand: Intel
Category: CE
List Price: $750.00
Buy New: $499.00
You Save: $251.00 (33%)
New (26) Used (1)
Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 1874
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
CPU Manufacturer: Intel
CPU Speed: 2.93
Processors: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 19.5 x 8.3 x 7.8
nv:Processor Class: Core i7
Processor Interface: LGA1366
Cache Size: 256KB L2 per Core
Cache Size: 8MB Shared L3
Bus Speed: 4.8 GT/s
Processor Speed: Ci7 940 / 2.93GHz
Additional Technologies: Hyper-Threading
Additional Technologies: MMX
Additional Technologies: SSE
Additional Technologies: SSE2
Additional Technologies: SSE3
Additional Technologies: 32/64-bit
Additional Technologies: SSE4.1
Additional Technologies: SSE4.2
Warranty: 3 years warranty
MPN: BX80601940
Model: BX80601940
UPC: 735858204729
EAN: 0735858204729
ASIN: B001H5Z0XE
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Intel Core i7-940 | | • | 4.8 Intel QuickPath Interconnect | | • | 3 Channel Memory | | • | 8MB L3 Cache | | • | LGA-1366 package |
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Product Description
The Intel Core i7 processor will help you conquer the world of extreme gaming with the faster performing processor on the planet. With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that accelerates performance to match your workload, it delivers an incredible breakthrough in gaming performance. Package Type - LGA1366 Intel Quick Path Interconnect Speed - 4.8 GT/s Integrated Memory Controller - 3 Channels, 2 Dimms/Ch Memory Type/Speed - DDR3 800/1066 MHZ Quad Core Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology Supports Intel 64 Architecture Supports Intel Virtualization Technology Supports Executive Disable Bit capability Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Wide Dynamic Execution Enhanced Halt State (C1E) Intel Thermal Monitor 2 Optimized for 32-bit and 64-bit applications Enhanced floating point and multimedia unit for enhanced video, audio, encryption and 3D performance
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| Customer Reviews:
 Wow - Nice Upgrade December 25, 2008
This is clearly an upgrade from the Core 2 Duo processor. No issues with the chip and everything runs silky smooth.
I would recommend not getting the extreme version given the astronomical price. Get a good after market cooler and overclock if you'd like but I'm fine running this at stock speeds.
Ahem December 21, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
What another reviewer failed miserbly in explaining is the real differenced between the 920 and 940. Sure, most of us can do simple math and look and clearly see the different speeds.....thankfully Intel marketing is a little smarter than that. If one was so intelligent in doing their research and the real performance that these chips do....they would never degrade a breakthrough in computing technology. the 940 performs similar to the 965, however the 965 is less restricted in the flexibility for the professional computer user or gamer. The numbers for all 3 of these processors is leaps and bounds higher than anything on the market. One might actually need to do a little reading to learn this
 Not worth the price for 10% more performance than the i7 920 December 15, 2008
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
The purpose of this review is to evaluate if the i7 940 is a worthwhile purchase vs the less expensive i7 920. I cannot see any reason to spend the additional money for the i7 940. While overclockers or benchmarkers will gravitate to the i7 965 for obvious reasons, for more mainstream users, the i7 940 seems to be in a no-man's-land of a very moderate performance for a hefty price difference.
Comparing the i7 920, I7 940 and i7 965 is fairly straight forward. They all have the same architecture and features. The main differences are their operating thresholds. The i7 920 clocks in at 2.66ghz, the i7 940 at 2.93ghz, and the i7 965 at 3.2ghz. The i7 965 also has a faster throughput (quick path) of 6.2GT/sec vs. 4.8GT/sec for the 920 and 940. Each has 4 cores, and 8 logical cores available to the system. While few programs take advantage of that many cores currently, with the release of Windows 7 and CPU/GPU load sharing, that will change and allow multi-core hyperthreading processors like the i7 series really come into their own.
This 940 seems to be the worst of the i7 options. Only 10% faster than the i7 920, it costs almost 50% more. The i7 965 has the added advantage of a faster through put (quick path) that for an enthusiast would justify the hefty price tag. For the average user, I can see no reason to purchase an i7 940 over an i7 920, considering a simple overclock will have the 920 operating at over 3ghz. a 10% performance increase for a 50% price difference is not justifiable.
I would recommend purchasing the i7 920 instead. It's cheaper, and only 10% slower. You can overclock it to get equal or better performance with ease. If you have to have top end speed and have the money, I suppose you could consider the i7 965 which is easier to overclock than the i7 920 and 940 respectively. Of the three cards, the i7 920 easily has the best price point/performance ratio and is the best value.
Overclockers and benchmarkers looking for top performance regardless of price should get the i7 965 if they can afford it.
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