Intel Core i7-3940XM vs Intel Core i7-2600

The Intel Core i7-3940XM operates with 4 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.90 GHz base -- all cores while the TDP is set at 55 W.The processor is attached to the PGA 988 CPU socket. This version includes 8.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1333DDR3-1600DDR3L-1333 SO-DIMMDDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM RAM and features 3.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below 105 °C degrees C. In particular, Ivy Bridge H Architecture is enhanced with 22 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d. The product was launched on Q3/2012

The Intel Core i7-2600 operates with 4 cores and 8 CPU threads. It run at 3.80 GHz base No turbo all cores while the TDP is set at 95 W.The processor is attached to the LGA 1155 CPU socket. This version includes 8.00 MB of L3 cache on one chip, supports 2 memory channels to support DDR3-1066DDR3-1333 RAM and features 2.0 PCIe Gen 16 lanes. Tjunction keeps below -- degrees C. In particular, Sandy Bridge S Architecture is enhanced with 32 nm technology and supports VT-x, VT-x EPT. The product was launched on Q1/2011