Xeon E5-2407 vs i5-6440EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-6440EQ
2015
4 cores / 4 threads, 45 Watt
3.56
+105%

Core i5-6440EQ outperforms Xeon E5-2407 by a whopping 105% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15432051
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.520.26
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency7.211.98
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Sandy Bridge-EN (2012)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)14 May 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250$335

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i5-6440EQ has 100% better value for money than Xeon E5-2407.

Detailed specifications

Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407 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 speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s6.4 GT/s
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB10240 KB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size122 mm2294 mm2
Number of transistorsno data1,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407 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)2
Socketno dataFCLGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt80 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data-
Demand Based Switchingno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB384 GB
Max memory channels23
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s25 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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.

i5-6440EQ 3.56
+105%
Xeon E5-2407 1.74

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.

i5-6440EQ 5445
+105%
Xeon E5-2407 2658

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.56 1.74
Recency 12 October 2015 14 May 2012
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 80 Watt

i5-6440EQ has a 104.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 77.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-6440EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Xeon E5-2407 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-6440EQ is a notebook processor while Xeon E5-2407 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-6440EQ and Xeon E5-2407, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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