7 150U vs i5-4440

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4440
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 84 Watt
3.01
Core 7 150U
2024
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
10.10
+236%

Core 7 150U outperforms Core i5-4440 by a whopping 236% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1633765
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.28no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-U
Power efficiency3.3963.72
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Raptor Lake-U Refresh (2024)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$335no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed3.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz5.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s55 MHz
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size177 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)84 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size32 GB96 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel® Graphics
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
PCI Express lanes168

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.

i5-4440 3.01
7 150U 10.10
+236%

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.

i5-4440 4789
7 150U 16036
+235%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-4440 1047
7 150U 2239
+114%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-4440 2938
7 150U 7660
+161%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.01 10.10
Recency 1 September 2013 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 84 Watt 15 Watt

7 150U has a 235.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 460% lower power consumption.

The Core 7 150U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4440 in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4440 is a desktop processor while Core 7 150U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4440 and Core 7 150U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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