Intel Core i5-6442EQ

Intel Core i5-6442EQ
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i5-6442EQ was once a solid and reliable processor. It is based on the Skylake H architecture. This represented an advanced innovation at the time of its introduction. This chip was manufactured using the then-modern 14-nanometer process. This contributed to efficiency and performance.

For users who did not need a dedicated graphics card, the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 offered a practical solution. It enabled everyday tasks and media playback smoothly. With 6 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor could quickly retrieve data. This supported smooth operation in many applications. Even today, this Intel Core i5-6442EQ can fulfill a basic function in systems.

We often see it in reliable embedded solutions. Its robust design ensured a long service life. It offered a good balance of features and reliability.
  • Skylake H Architecture
  • 14 nm Manufacturing Process
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530
  • 6 MB Level 3 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
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In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
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In segment Notebook
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 3580U
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
727
Intel Core i3-6100E
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
725
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
724
Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
721
AMD Ryzen 5 3500C
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
719
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-2630QM
4C / 8T · 2.00 GHz
2,251
Intel Core i3-1115GRE
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
2,233
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
2,207
Intel Celeron N5095A
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
2,197
AMD Athlon Gold 7220U
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
2,154
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i7-13650HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU)
397
Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell)
393
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
Intel HD Graphics 530
384
AMD Athlon Gold 7220U
AMD Radeon 610M
383
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
AMD Radeon 610M
383
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-6100H
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
112 cb
Intel Core i3-7130U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
112 cb
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
111 cb
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
110 cb
Intel Core i5-5200U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
110 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-6300HQ
4C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
475 cb
Intel Core i7-7567U
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
423 cb
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
422 cb
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
417 cb
Intel Core i7-7600U
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
417 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i5 (336)
CPU groupIntel Core i 6000H (15)
ArchitectureSkylake H
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1440
Generation6
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Core i5-7442EQ
Q1/2017

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 1.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): 2.40 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache6.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU frequency0.35 - 1.00 GHz
CUs / Shader24 / 192
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory32 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ3/2015

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR3-1866
DDR4-2133
29.9 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory64 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP25 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ4/2015
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
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