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title: "Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz 8M L3 Cache 4.8GT/sec QPI Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost LGA1366 Processor"
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# 2.93 GHz Turbo Boost speed 8MB L3 Smart Cache 4.8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz 8M L3 Cache 4.8GT/sec QPI Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost LGA1366 Processor

**Brand:** intel
**Price:** € 294.72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock pro-level speed and multitasking mastery with Intel Core i7-940!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Intel Core i7 940 2.93GHz 8M L3 Cache 4.8GT/sec QPI Hyper-Threading Turbo Boost LGA1366 Processor by intel
- **How much does it cost?** € 294.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- intel enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted intel brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Blazing Turbo Boost ⚡:** Dynamically ramps up clock speed to crush demanding tasks instantly.
- • **Massive 8MB L3 Cache 💾:** Shared cache accelerates data access for seamless multitasking and faster workflows.
- • **QuickPath Interconnect 🔗:** Ultra-fast data transfer between CPU and chipset for lag-free responsiveness.
- • **Hyper-Threading Powerhouse 🔥:** 4 cores, 8 threads deliver parallel processing that keeps you ahead of deadlines.
- • **Triple-Channel Memory Support 🧠:** Maximize memory bandwidth to fuel heavy multitasking and creative projects.

## Overview

The Intel Core i7-940 is a 2.93 GHz quad-core processor featuring Intel Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technologies, an 8MB shared L3 cache, and a 4.8 GT/s QuickPath Interconnect. Designed for professionals and power users, it delivers exceptional multitasking, faster data access, and dynamic performance scaling to handle demanding applications, multimedia editing, and gaming with ease.

## Description

Product Description               Intel Core i7-940 Processor, 2.9 GHz, 4.8 QPI, 45nm, SSE4, 3 Channel Memory, 8 MB L3 Cache, Turbo Boost Technology, EIST in a LGA-1366 package                  From the Manufacturer               From the Manufacturer With multiple computing “brains” inside one processor, new Intel multi-core processors deliver big performance for anyone interested in running the most demanding software applications with ease. New Intel® Core™ i7 45nm quad-core processors from Intel combine exclusive innovations to deliver the best possible performance, plus an extra performance boost when needed. New levels of brilliant performance With faster, intelligent multi-core technology that applies processing power where it is needed most, new Intel® Core™ i7 processors deliver incredible breakthroughs in PC performance. You’ll run multiple demanding applications faster and unleash incredible digital media creation possibilities. And you’ll experience maximum performance for everything you do, thanks to the combination of Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, which dynamically maximize performance to match your workload.  Puts processing power where you need it most Whether you’re casually checking email and surfing the Web or running multiple compute-intensive applications like HD video encoding, you want a processor that can deliver maximum PC performance and keep things moving.  Faster, brilliant multi-core performance With the Intel Core i7 processor, you’ll get performance that goes as fast as you do. An unprecedented 4-core, 8-thread design made possible by Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ensures incredible performance, no matter what your computing needs. And with more than double the memory bandwidth for faster memory access, you’ll achieve more while waiting less.  Intel Technology Intel® QuickPath Interconnect. This Intel-exclusive innovation makes it easier for data to move quickly from the processor to the Intel X58 chipset, delivering better performance and responsiveness with the most demanding applications.  Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology. By allowing each of the four processing cores to process two application “threads” simultaneously, Intel Core i7 processors can accomplish more simultaneously—allowing users to run more demanding applications simultaneously while experiencing superior responsiveness.  Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. This new technology dynamically increases the processor’s frequency when needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom when operating below specified limits, giving you extra horsepower when you need it.  8 MB Shared Intel® Advanced Smart Cache. By placing more data closer to the processing cores and enabling multiple cores to dynamically share this space, Intel’s exclusive cache design ensures that multiple processing cores have ready access to data when it is needed.  Shatter your limits It’s time for digital content creation that’s limited only by your imagination. Experience total creative freedom with the power to encode video up to 40% faster.1 Plus, enjoy incredible performance on other multimedia tasks like image rendering, photo retouching and editing.  Gaming on the edge—and beyond  The Intel® Core™ i7 processor not only can take on today’s most complex and immersive games, but it’s also powerful enough to handle tomorrow’s advanced gaming applications. By distributing AI, physics, and rendering across 8 software threads, the Intel Core i7 processor lets you concentrate on taking down the bad guys while your PC handles all the visual details like texturing and shading that keep you feeling totally immersed. It’s a gaming experience so perfect, you just might lose yourself in the action.  Multimedia With professional-grade photo and HD video editing applications growing in popularity, you might have considered editing your own photos and home movies for family and friends. But did you know that these editing applications can consume huge amounts of computing resources? Built to handle resource-hungry creativity applications with ease, the four cores and eight processing threads of Intel Core i7 processors help ensure that when you’re manipulating high-resolution photos or editing HD-quality home movies, your computing platform will keep pace with your creativity.  Multitasking Whether at work or home, running multiple applications is commonplace. When these applications demand significant computing resources (like photo editing, video compression or conversion, video conferencing, gaming and more) multitasking can mean slowdown and inefficiencies. For users who want to accomplish a lot simultaneously—whether at work or play—Intel Core i7 processors combine Intel’s latest exclusive technologies to deliver performance to match the task at hand.  1Based on SPECint_rate_base2006 scores. Results have been estimated based on internal Intel analysis and are provided for informational purposes only. Any difference in system hardware or software design or configuration may affect actual performance. See http://www.intel.com/performance for additional information.

## Features

- Intel Core i7-940
- 4.8 Intel QuickPath Interconnect
- 3 Channel Memory
- 8MB L3 Cache
- LGA-1366 package

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Intel
- **CPU Manufacturer:** Intel
- **CPU Model:** Core i7
- **CPU Speed:** 2.93 GHz
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1366

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    very good CPU - not a beginner project
  

*by L***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2010*

outstanding price - cheaper than any 920 that I could find (920s. 930sc and 940s - all are the same). Like many CPUs, mine arrived with a slightly non-flat case top (when I pulled off the CPU because the MB was bad, I could see the imprint in the thermal paste in only 3 of the 4 quadrants); and - I presume - was why Core 0 always runs 7 or 8 degrees hotter than the others. Still, I get a solid 3.92 gHz out of it with no core getting past 73 degrees C under full load. Pretty good, for a Bloomfield.But if I were to do it again, I'd get a 980X even though they cost at least $800 or more. All that time spent on a 940 - makes no sense. The same amount of time with a 980X would have given me around 40% more speed. As it is, the 940 is only about 2.3 times as fast as my 3-year-old Q6600.

### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Not worth the price for 10% more performance than the i7 920
  

*by C***E on Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2008*

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 increase 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    1st Generation i7 940.
  

*by P***R on Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2014*

It is a good CPU. Middle of the road, not the fastest or slowest. 1st generation. I happen to have a handful of these systems. Was missing a 940 for a corporate system of mine. From this seller I received a 950. Seems someone messed up here. I used it in another set up. Gee, wonder if I would order from them again.

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