i5-7440EQ vs i3-6100TE
Aggregate performance score
Core i5-7440EQ outperforms Core i3-6100TE by an impressive 82% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
Comparing Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1926 | 1502 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 0.39 | 0.77 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Core i3 | Intel Core i5 |
| Power efficiency | 5.35 | 7.57 |
| Architecture codename | Skylake (2015−2016) | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) |
| Release date | 12 October 2015 (9 years ago) | 3 January 2017 (7 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $117 | $250 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
i5-7440EQ has 97% better value for money than i3-6100TE.
Detailed specifications
Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ 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 | 2 (Dual-core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| Boost clock speed | 2.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
| Bus type | DMI 3.0 | DMI 3.0 |
| Bus rate | 4 × 8 GT/s | 8 GT/s |
| Multiplier | 27 | 29 |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 512 KB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Die size | 98.57 mm2 | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ 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 (Uniprocessor) | 1 (Uniprocessor) |
| Socket | LGA-1151 | no data |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 45 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ. 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 i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | no data | + |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR3L-1600 | DDR3L-1600 |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.134 GB/s | 34.134 GB/s |
| ECC memory support | + | - |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card Compare | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 16 | 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 | 1.98 | 3.60 |
| Integrated graphics card | 2.60 | 3.10 |
| Recency | 12 October 2015 | 3 January 2017 |
| Physical cores | 2 | 4 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 35 Watt | 45 Watt |
i3-6100TE has 28.6% lower power consumption.
i5-7440EQ, on the other hand, has a 81.8% higher aggregate performance score, 19.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores.
The Core i5-7440EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-6100TE in performance tests.
Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-6100TE and Core i5-7440EQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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