Average Bench: 28.9% (1348th of 1441)

Based on 19 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000506C9 Model: Intel(R) Atom(TM) Processor E3940 @ 1.60GHz
Poor: 21%Average: 28.9% Great: 34%
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 30%
Sail boat
Workstation
Workstation 21%
Surfboard

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Very poor average bench

The Intel Atom E3940 averaged 71.0% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 36.3Pts
Avg. Dual Core Speed 67.8Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Atom E3940 is just 12.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Atom E3940 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 125Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 130Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 19 samples)
Min Avg Max
23.7 Memory 36.3 50.4
10.2 1-Core 34 36.6
34.2 2-Core 67.8 73.4
27.5% 46.1 Pts
Min Avg Max
76.9 4-Core 125 144
101 8-Core 130 145
16.9% 127 Pts
Min Avg Max
75.7 64-Core 125 145
7.7% 125 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 44.1
1-Core 36.3
2-Core 72.6
31% 51 Pts
4-Core 140
8-Core 104
17% 122 Pts
64-Core 104
6% 104 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.6 GHz (avg)
Memory 44.6
1-Core 32.4
2-Core 64.9
30% 47.3 Pts
4-Core 124
8-Core 126
17% 125 Pts
64-Core 129
8% 129 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 44.6
1-Core 35.2
2-Core 68.8
31% 49.5 Pts
4-Core 123
8-Core 103
16% 113 Pts
64-Core 102
6% 102 Pts
CPU, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 43.4
1-Core 32.3
2-Core 57.5
28% 44.4 Pts
4-Core 122
8-Core 129
16% 125 Pts
64-Core 138
8% 138 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 34.2
1-Core 36.5
2-Core 71.9
28% 47.5 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 143
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 33.7
1-Core 34.8
2-Core 73.2
27% 47.2 Pts
4-Core 132
8-Core 136
18% 134 Pts
64-Core 114
7% 114 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.6 GHz, turbo 1.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 31.8
1-Core 36.5
2-Core 73
27% 47.1 Pts
4-Core 143
8-Core 145
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 143
9% 143 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,818,635 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 2%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 29%
Raft
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

Motherboard: MSI MS-98I6

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Atom™ x5-E3940 Processor (2M Cache, up to 1.80 GHz)
Code NameApollo Lake
Launch DateQ4'16
Processor NumberE3940
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Burst Frequency1.80 GHz
Cache2 MB L2
Instruction Set64-bit
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed1.60 GHz
Max TDP9.5 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 500
Graphics Base Frequency400.00 MHz
Graphics Burst Frequency600.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/MIPI-DSI
Wireless DisplayNo
# of Displays Supported3
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechNo
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L (ECC and Non ECC) up to 1866 MT/s; LPDDR4 up to 2133 MT/s
Memory Channels4
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
Physical Address Extensions40-bit
ECC Memory SupportedYes

I/O

USB Revision2.0/3.0
# of USB Ports8
General Purpose IOYes
UARTYes
Total # of SATA Ports2
Integrated LANNo
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports2

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurationsx4,x2,x1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes6

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost TechNo
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Rapid Storage TechNo
Smart Connect TechNo
Secure BootYes
HD Audio TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageNo
Smart Response TechNo
Virtualization Tech for Itanium (VT-i)No

Package

Package Size24mm x 31mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to 85°C

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardNo
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechNo

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