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HP Intel Core i7-3940XM vs NEC Intel Xeon E5-2420

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 17identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:i7-3940XM
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:E5-2420
  • Processor base frequency
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:3 GHz
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:1.9 GHz
  • Processor cores
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:4
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:6
  • Processor lithography
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:22 nm
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:32 nm
  • Component for
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:Laptop
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:Server/workstation
  • Processor threads
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:8
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:12
  • System bus rate
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:5 GT/s
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:7.2 GT/s
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Intel Core i7-3940XM:3.9 GHz
    • Intel Xeon E5-2420:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of Intel Core i7-3940XM, Intel Xeon E5-2420
68 specifications
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7 X-series Extreme EditionIntel® Xeon® E5 Family
Processor generationKnown for one3rd gen Intel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-3940XME5-2420
Processor base frequencyDiffers3 GHz1.9 GHz
Processor coresDiffers46
Processor socketKnown for onePGA988Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyDiffers22 nm32 nm
Component forDiffersLaptopServer/workstation
Processor threadsDiffers812
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s7.2 GT/s
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.9 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers8 MB15 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs55 W95 W
SteppingDiffersE1C2
Bus typeDiffersDMIQPI
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one30Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)Differs25.6 GB/s32 GB/s
VID Voltage RangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.6 - 1.35 V
Compatible chipsetsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® C602, Intel® C602J, Intel® C604, Intel® C606, Intel C608
Number of QPI linksKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Memory4 differ
Maximum internal memory supported by processorDiffers32 GB375 GB
Memory clock speeds supported by processorDiffers1333,1600 MHz800,1066,1333 MHz
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelTriple-channel
ECCDiffersNoYes
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersYesNo
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD Graphics 4000Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one650 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one1350 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Market segmentDiffersMobileServer
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x8, 1x16, 2x4, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU configuration (max)Differs12
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one22 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ScalabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS2S
Processor special features1 differ
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0Yes
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Processor package sizeKnown for one37.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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