Intel Core i5-7440EQ vs AMD RX-421ND

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CPU comparison with benchmarks


Intel Core i5-7440EQ CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD RX-421ND
Intel Core i5-7440EQ AMD RX-421ND

CPU comparison

Intel Core i5-7440EQ or AMD RX-421ND - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.

The Intel Core i5-7440EQ has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-7440EQ was released in Q1/2017.

The AMD RX-421ND has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD RX-421ND was released in Q4/2015.
Intel Core i5 (331) Family AMD R (6)
Intel Core i 7000H (10) CPU group AMD RX 1st Gen. (6)
7 Generation 1
Kaby Lake H Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6440EQ Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7440EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7440EQ is 2.90 GHz (3.60 GHz) while the AMD RX-421ND has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421ND is at 2.10 GHz (3.40 GHz).

Intel Core i5-7440EQ Characteristic AMD RX-421ND
4 Cores 4
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
2.90 GHz Frequency 2.10 GHz
3.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.40 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Intel Core i5-7440EQ Characteristic AMD RX-421ND
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i5-7440EQ or AMD RX-421ND has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.

Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU no iGPU
0.30 GHz GPU frequency --
1.10 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9.5 GPU Generation --
14 nm Technology
3 Max. displays
24 Compute units --
192 Shader --
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
64 GB Max. GPU Memory --
12 DirectX Version --

Hardware codec support

A 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.

Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU no iGPU
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 No
Decode / Encode 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 & PCIe

The Intel Core i5-7440EQ can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The AMD RX-421ND supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s.

Intel Core i5-7440EQ Characteristic AMD RX-421ND
DDR4-2400 Memory DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133
64 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
38.4 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
-- L2 Cache 2.00 MB
6.00 MB L3 Cache --
3.0 PCIe version 3.0
16 PCIe lanes 12
15.8 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 11.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

The thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-7440EQ is 45 W, while the AMD RX-421ND has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently.

Intel Core i5-7440EQ Characteristic AMD RX-421ND
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down 12 W
-- Tjunction max. 90 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7440EQ is manufactured in 14 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD RX-421ND is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache.

Intel Core i5-7440EQ Characteristic AMD RX-421ND
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
BGA 1440 Socket FP4
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Yes AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2015
-- Release price --
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core i5-7440EQ Intel Core i5-7440EQ
4C 4T @ 3.60 GHz
892 (100%)
AMD RX-421ND AMD RX-421ND
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz
0 (0%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core i5-7440EQ Intel Core i5-7440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
2937 (100%)
AMD RX-421ND AMD RX-421ND
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core i5-7440EQ Intel Core i5-7440EQ
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz
422 (100%)
AMD RX-421ND AMD RX-421ND
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core i5-7440EQ Intel Core i5-7440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
5670 (100%)
AMD RX-421ND AMD RX-421ND
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-7440EQ AMD RX-421ND
Unknown Unknown

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