i5-4440S vs i7-4710HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4710HQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.48
+27%
Core i5-4440S
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.74

Core i7-4710HQ outperforms Core i5-4440S by a significant 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15471705
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.39
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency7.003.99
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 April 2014 (10 years ago)1 September 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$239

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.3 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size264 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hz1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S.

PCIe version3Up to 3.0
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.

i7-4710HQ 3.48
+27%
i5-4440S 2.74

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.

i7-4710HQ 5527
+27%
i5-4440S 4351

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.48 2.74
Recency 1 April 2014 1 September 2013
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 65 Watt

i7-4710HQ has a 27% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 months, 100% more threads, and 38.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4710HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4440S in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4710HQ is a notebook processor while Core i5-4440S is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4710HQ and Core i5-4440S, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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