i5-6442EQ vs i5-7442EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7442EQ
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
3.04
+7.8%
Core i5-6442EQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.82

Core i5-7442EQ outperforms Core i5-6442EQ by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7442EQ and Core i5-6442EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16391680
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.500.40
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i5
Power efficiency11.5110.68
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)12 October 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250$250

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-7442EQ has 25% better value for money than i5-6442EQ.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7442EQ 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads44
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2119
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data122 mm2
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7442EQ 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1 (Uniprocessor)
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Core i5-6442EQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX++

Security technologies

Core i5-7442EQ and Core i5-6442EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Core i5-6442EQ are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Core i5-6442EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3L-1600no data
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 630Intel HD Graphics 530

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7442EQ and Core i5-6442EQ.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i5-7442EQ 3.04
+7.8%
i5-6442EQ 2.82

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.

i5-7442EQ 4834
+7.8%
i5-6442EQ 4483

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.04 2.82
Integrated graphics card 3.11 2.60
Recency 3 January 2017 12 October 2015

i5-7442EQ has a 7.8% higher aggregate performance score, 19.6% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-7442EQ and Core i5-6442EQ.


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