Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500

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Detailed comparison and review of Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) and AMD Ryzen 5 5500. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare overall performance, cache sizes, RAM, power efficiency, architecture, but also other key features of both processors and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the processor that best fits your needs and expectations.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Product Type Processor (mobile) Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket PGA988 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 22 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 55 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 105 °C 90 °C
PCI Express Revision - 3.0
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Flex Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, 4G WiMAX Wireless Technology, Intel My WiFi Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX), Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel vPro Technology, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology, "Zen 3" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Number of Threads 8 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3 GHz 3.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
Cache Memory Details L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
L2 - 3 MB
L1 - 384 KB
Installed Size 8 MB -
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Type Intel HD Graphics 4000 -
Base Frequency 650 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.35 GHz -
Features Dual Display Capable, Intel FDI, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition 3940XM (3rd Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5500
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
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