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Core i5-7440HQ

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @2.80 GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date ≈ Q1 2017.

Average Bench: 71% (379th of 1442)

Based on 2,026 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000906E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7440HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz
Poor: 51%Average: 71% Great: 81%
Gaming
Gaming 71%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 54%
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Good average bench

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ averaged 28.9% 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 79.3Pts
Avg. Dual Core Speed 201Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-7440HQ is 29.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-7440HQ performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 370Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 369Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 2,026 samples)
Rank 37971%
Min Avg Max
60 Memory 79.3 89.5
54.2 1-Core 99 119
124 2-Core 201 228
71.6% 126 Pts
Min Avg Max
197 4-Core 362 437
209 8-Core 369 437
48.8% 366 Pts
Min Avg Max
204 64-Core 370 436
22.9% 370 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
75.6% Very good
Memory 81.1
1-Core 104
2-Core 204
74% 130 Pts
4-Core 405
8-Core 405
54% 405 Pts
64-Core 405
25% 405 Pts
, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 3.8 GHz
70% Very good
Memory 77.1
1-Core 99.7
2-Core 199
71% 125 Pts
4-Core 366
8-Core 358
49% 362 Pts
64-Core 367
23% 367 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
65.4% Good
Memory 76
1-Core 82.8
2-Core 147
61% 102 Pts
4-Core 316
8-Core 328
43% 322 Pts
64-Core 328
20% 328 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
60.6% Good
Memory 73.7
1-Core 75.4
2-Core 151
59% 100 Pts
4-Core 276
8-Core 277
37% 276 Pts
64-Core 277
17% 277 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
55.4% Above average
Memory 52.8
1-Core 91
2-Core 193
60% 112 Pts
4-Core 339
8-Core 312
44% 325 Pts
64-Core 333
21% 333 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
49.8% Average
Memory 69.9
1-Core 88
2-Core 184
64% 114 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 169
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 176
11% 176 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.8 GHz, turbo 3.2 GHz (avg)
47.9% Average
Memory 54.7
1-Core 81.9
2-Core 154
54% 97 Pts
4-Core 233
8-Core 258
32% 246 Pts
64-Core 285
18% 285 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,720,645 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 7%
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System: Dell Latitude 5480

CPU
Core i5-7440HQIntelBench 71%, 2,026 samples1x
GPU
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples1,209x
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples957x
HD Graphics 630IntelBench 5%, 310,249 samples726x
SSD
hynix SC311 SATA 256GBSKBench 78%, 22,335 samples295x
X400 M.2 2280 256GBSandiskBench 66%, 11,716 samples168x
hynix SC311 SATA 512GBSKBench 87%, 5,047 samples109x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 41,676 samples610x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3H1 1x8GBUnknownBench 37%, 4,259 samples180x
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 2x8GBUnknownBench 70%, 27,567 samples168x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-7440HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi5-7440HQ
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.80 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.80 GHz
Max TDP45 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
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-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm x 28mm
Max CPU Configuration1

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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