Average Bench: 67% (460th of 1442)

Based on 3,990 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306C3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4440S CPU @ 2.80GHz
Poor: 54%Average: 67% Great: 74%
Gaming
Gaming 67%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 49%
Yacht

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i5-4440S averaged 32.9% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 82.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 84.8Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4440S is 20.4%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4440S performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 305Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 304Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 3,990 samples)
Min Avg Max
66.8 Memory 82.5 91.6
64.8 1-Core 84.8 95.1
129 2-Core 163 180
65.2% 110 Pts
Min Avg Max
212 4-Core 298 338
229 8-Core 304 338
40.2% 301 Pts
Min Avg Max
236 64-Core 305 337
18.9% 305 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 89.8
1-Core 70.1
2-Core 133
61% 97.8 Pts
4-Core 307
8-Core 298
41% 302 Pts
64-Core 262
16% 262 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 90.2
1-Core 82.6
2-Core 157
67% 110 Pts
4-Core 293
8-Core 287
39% 290 Pts
64-Core 290
18% 290 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Memory 92.9
1-Core 83.2
2-Core 154
67% 110 Pts
4-Core 270
8-Core 281
37% 276 Pts
64-Core 287
18% 287 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 88.6
1-Core 81
2-Core 158
66% 109 Pts
4-Core 295
8-Core 289
39% 292 Pts
64-Core 297
18% 297 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 91.4
1-Core 69.3
2-Core 141
62% 100 Pts
4-Core 244
8-Core 260
33% 252 Pts
64-Core 239
15% 239 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 84.7
1-Core 82.1
2-Core 154
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 279
8-Core 280
37% 279 Pts
64-Core 264
16% 264 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.6
1-Core 79
2-Core 154
61% 104 Pts
4-Core 292
8-Core 290
39% 291 Pts
64-Core 290
18% 290 Pts
SOCKET 1150, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.95 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.4
1-Core 80.2
2-Core 152
61% 103 Pts
4-Core 222
8-Core 227
30% 225 Pts
64-Core 224
14% 224 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 32.3
1-Core 79.1
2-Core 153
46% 88.1 Pts
4-Core 283
8-Core 280
38% 282 Pts
64-Core 220
14% 220 Pts
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Gaming 8%
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Desktop
Desktop 62%
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Workstation
Workstation 7%
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4440S Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.30 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ3'13
Processor Numberi5-4440S
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$182.00 - $187.00
Clock Speed2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.3 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2013C

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/VGA
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express RevisionUp to 3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
My WiFi TechYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1150

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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3 years ago.

The core i5 4440s is a okay cpu for some games, if you use an ssd and 16gb ram


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