Phenom II X2 B57 vs i5-6440HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6440HQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
3.22
+308%
Phenom II X2 B57
2010
2 cores / 2 threads, 80 Watt
0.79

Core i5-6440HQ outperforms Phenom II X2 B57 by a whopping 308% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16092625
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency6.770.93
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Callisto (2009−2010)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)11 May 2010 (14 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250no data

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 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 speed2.6 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache256 KB128 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm45 nm
Die size122 mm2258 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data758 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 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
SocketFCBGA1440AM3
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57. 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+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
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 cardIntel HD Graphics 530no data
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency950 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-6440HQ 3.22
+308%
Phenom II X2 B57 0.79

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.

i5-6440HQ 5108
+305%
Phenom II X2 B57 1260

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.22 0.79
Recency 1 September 2015 11 May 2010
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 45 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 80 Watt

i5-6440HQ has a 307.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 77.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-6440HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Phenom II X2 B57 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6440HQ is a notebook processor while Phenom II X2 B57 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X2 B57, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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