i5-6442EQ vs i5-2450P

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2450P
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 95 Watt
2.65
Core i5-6442EQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 25 Watt
2.82
+6.4%

Core i5-6442EQ outperforms Core i5-2450P by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking17271681
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.220.40
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i5
Power efficiency2.6410.68
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release dateJanuary 2012 (12 years ago)12 October 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$215$250

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-2450P has 205% better value for money than i5-6442EQ.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2450P 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
Base clock speed3.2 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data19
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache6144 KB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size216 mm2122 mm2
Maximum core temperature73 °Cno data
Number of transistors1160 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2450P 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 configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA1155,LGA1155no data
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt25 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDI-no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 530
Quick Sync Video+-

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ.

PCIe version2.03.0
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.

i5-2450P 2.65
i5-6442EQ 2.82
+6.4%

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.

i5-2450P 4203
i5-6442EQ 4483
+6.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.65 2.82
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 25 Watt

i5-6442EQ has a 6.4% higher aggregate performance score, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 280% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ.

Note that Core i5-2450P is a desktop processor while Core i5-6442EQ is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2450P and Core i5-6442EQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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