Atom x7213RE vs i5-6440EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6440EQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
3.35
+172%
Atom x7213RE
2024
2 cores / 2 threads, 9 Watt
1.23

Core i5-6440EQ outperforms Atom x7213RE by a whopping 172% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15802321
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.56no data
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency7.0412.93
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Amston Lake (2024)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)8 April 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250$42

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speedno data2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache256 KB96 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2 MB (shared)
L3 cache6 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataIntel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530Intel UHD Graphics 16EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes169

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.

i5-6440EQ 3.35
+172%
Atom x7213RE 1.23

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.

i5-6440EQ 5324
+172%
Atom x7213RE 1957

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.35 1.23
Recency 12 October 2015 8 April 2024
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 9 Watt

i5-6440EQ has a 172.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

Atom x7213RE, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 8 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-6440EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x7213RE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6440EQ and Atom x7213RE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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