Intel Core i9-7940X vs Intel Atom C5310

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Intel Core i9-7940X or Intel Core i9-7940X – 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 i9-7940X features 14 processor cores and has the capability to manage 28 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-7940X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
The Intel Atom C5310 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C5310, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2106 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-7940X Name Intel Atom C5310
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Atom
7 Generation 6
Intel Core i 7000X Group Intel Atom C5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-7940X has 14 CPU cores and can calculate 28 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-7940X is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom C5310 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C5310 is 1.6 GHz
4.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
28 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
14 CPU Cores 4
14x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-7940X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Atom C5310 does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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 32 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 32 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-7940X 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 Atom C5310 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2022
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0 bytes L2-Cache 9.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Intel QAT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake X Architecture Parker Ridge
14 nm Technology 10 nm
LGA 2066 Socket BGA 2106
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
19.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes