Intel Core i5-6440HQ | AMD FX-8120 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-6440HQ and the AMD FX-8120 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-6440HQ 4 core processor released in Q3/2015 with the AMD FX-8120 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2012. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Core i 6000H (15) | CPU group | AMD FX-8000 (11) |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake H | Architecture | Vishera (Bulldozer) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i5-7440HQ | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-6440HQ is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.60 GHz (3.50 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD FX-8120 clocks with 3.10 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-6440HQ | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.60 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
3.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.00 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.95 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-6440HQ, while the AMD FX-8120 supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-6440HQ | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-6440HQ has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the AMD FX-8120 is 95 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-6440HQ | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 95 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
35 W | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-6440HQ has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD FX-8120 is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-6440HQ | Characteristic | AMD FX-8120 |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1440 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q2/2012 |
-- | Release price | 115 $ |
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Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
8C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-6440HQ
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 0.95 GHz |
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AMD FX-8120
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-6440HQ | AMD FX-8120 |
Unknown | Unknown |