i5-6442EQ vs FX-6330
Aggregate performance score
Core i5-6442EQ outperforms FX-6330 by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1687 | 1680 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 0.40 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Core i5 |
| Power efficiency | 2.11 | 10.68 |
| Architecture codename | Vishera (2012−2015) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| Release date | 15 December 2015 (9 years ago) | 12 October 2015 (9 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $250 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
FX-6330 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 6 | 4 |
| Base clock speed | 3.6 GHz | no data |
| Boost clock speed | 4.2 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| Bus type | no data | DMI 3.0 |
| Bus rate | no data | 4 × 8 GT/s |
| Multiplier | no data | 19 |
| L1 cache | 288 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB (shared) | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 315 mm2 | 122 mm2 |
| Number of transistors | 1,200 million | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on FX-6330 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 configuration | 1 | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | AM3+ | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 25 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| FMA | + | - |
| AVX | + | + |
| vPro | no data | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | no data | + |
| TSX | - | + |
Security technologies
FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ are enumerated here.
| AMD-V | + | - |
| VT-d | no data | + |
| VT-x | no data | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3 | no data |
| Maximum memory size | no data | 64 GB |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | no data | 34.134 GB/s |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ.
| PCIe version | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | no data | 16 |
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.
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.
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 2.79 | 2.82 |
| Recency | 15 December 2015 | 12 October 2015 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 4 |
| Threads | 6 | 4 |
| Chip lithography | 32 nm | 14 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 125 Watt | 25 Watt |
FX-6330 has an age advantage of 2 months, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.
i5-6442EQ, on the other hand, has a 1.1% higher aggregate performance score, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 400% lower power consumption.
Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ.
Note that FX-6330 is a desktop processor while Core i5-6442EQ is a notebook one.
Should you still have questions on choice between FX-6330 and Core i5-6442EQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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