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Intel Core i7-940

4C/8T · 3.2 GHz · 130 W

The Intel Core i7-940 is a quad-core, eight-thread desktop processor from Intel's original Core i7 "Bloomfield" (Nehalem) family, launched alongside the platform's LGA1366 socket and triple-channel DDR3 memory controller. Positioned above the i7-920, it offered higher base and Turbo Boost clocks for enthusiasts building high-end desktops and workstations. With no integrated graphics, it relied on a discrete GPU and remained a capable multi-threaded performer for demanding workloads of its era.

General

Manufacturer
Intel
Model
Intel Core i7-940
Segment
Desktop
Generation
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Codename
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Architecture
x86_64
Microarchitecture
Bloomfield
Release date
Nov 17, 2008
Price
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Cores & clocks

Cores / threads
4 cores / 8 threads
Base clock
2.93 GHz
Boost clock
3.20 GHz
TDP (design W)
130 W
Unlocked
✕ No
L2 cache
1 MB
L3 cache
8 MB
Technology (nm)
45 nm
45 nm

Platform

Socket
FCLGA1366
2-CPU (multi-socket)
✕ No
Integrated GPU
None
Memory type
DDR3-1066
3-channel
Memory size
Up to 24 GB
ECC memory
✕ No
PCIe
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Instructions & AI

Instruction extensions
SSE4.1SSE4.2
NPU
None

OS support

Windows
Windows 10

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