Intel Core i5-6442EQ vs Intel Celeron N2920

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Intel Core i5-6442EQ or Intel Core i5-6442EQ – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-6442EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6442EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Celeron N2920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N2920, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6442EQ Name Intel Celeron N2920
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6442EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6442EQ is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The Intel Celeron N2920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N2920 is 1.86 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6442EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6442EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Celeron N2920 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N2920 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
12 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 32
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 4
9 Generation 7
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.84 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7.5 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
None TDP down 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6442EQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Celeron N2920 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake H Architecture Bay Trail
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1170
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6442EQ
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
8875
8875
Intel Celeron N2920
4C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
2715
2715

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6442EQ
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
422
422
Intel Celeron N2920
4C 4T @ 1.86 GHz
121
121