i5-6442EQ vs i3-4160T

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-4160T
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.03
Core i5-6442EQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.93
+44.3%

Core i5-6442EQ outperforms Core i3-4160T by a considerable 44% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking19271662
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.270.35
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency5.2910.69
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date21 July 2014 (10 years ago)12 October 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$142$250

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-6442EQ has 30% better value for money than i3-4160T.

Detailed specifications

Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Base clock speed3.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data19
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2122 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1150no data
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-

Security technologies

Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ are enumerated here.

VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4400Intel HD Graphics 530
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.1/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ.

PCIe versionUp to 3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-4160T 2.03
i5-6442EQ 2.93
+44.3%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-4160T 3111
i5-6442EQ 4487
+44.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.03 2.93
Integrated graphics card 1.35 2.59
Recency 21 July 2014 12 October 2015
Physical cores 2 4
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 25 Watt

i5-6442EQ has a 44.3% higher aggregate performance score, 91.9% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more physical cores, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-6442EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-4160T in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-4160T is a desktop processor while Core i5-6442EQ is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-4160T and Core i5-6442EQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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