i5-1240U vs i5-4440S

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-4440S
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.74
Core i5-1240U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
7.96
+191%

Core i5-1240U outperforms Core i5-4440S by a whopping 191% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1703945
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.39no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency3.9983.70
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$239no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U 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)
Performance-coresno data2
Efficient-coresno data8
Threads412
Base clock speed2.8 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80K (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-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U 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
SocketFCLGA1150FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
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-
SIPP-+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U 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 i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB64 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® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz900 MHz
Execution Unitsno data80
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U 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 i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.1
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U.

PCIe versionUp to 3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

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.

i5-4440S 2.74
i5-1240U 7.96
+191%

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.

i5-4440S 4360
i5-1240U 12652
+190%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.74 7.96
Recency 1 September 2013 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 9 Watt

i5-1240U has a 190.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 150% more physical cores and 200% more threads, and 622.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-1240U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4440S in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-4440S is a desktop processor while Core i5-1240U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-4440S and Core i5-1240U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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