Intel Core i9-10940X vs Intel Core i3-4102E

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Intel Core i9-10940X or Intel Core i9-10940X – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-10940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4102E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4102E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i3
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i9-10940X Name Intel Core i3-4102E
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000X Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10940X is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-4102E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4102E is 1.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
28 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
14x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
14 CPU Cores 2
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.3 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10940X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4102E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4102E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
-- Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q2/2013
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VP8 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
93.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
256.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
86 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10940X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4102E is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Cascade Lake Architecture Haswell S
LGA 2066 Socket BGA 1364
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Q4/2019 Release date Q3/2013
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
784 $ Release price 225 $