Intel Core i7-8550U vs Intel Core i5-6440EQ

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Intel Core i7-8550U or Intel Core i7-8550U – 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 i7-8550U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8550U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6440EQ 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 i5-6440EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8550U Name Intel Core i5-6440EQ
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
8 Generation 6
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 6000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8550U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8550U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6440EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6440EQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8 Threads 4
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8550U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8550U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, 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 Core i5-6440EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6440EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 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 / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8550U 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-6440EQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Skylake H
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
385 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
12116
12116
Intel Core i5-6440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
11094
11094

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
4162
4162
Intel Core i5-6440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3635
3635

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3419
3419
Intel Core i5-6440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3136
3136

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
2967
2967
Intel Core i5-6440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2956
2956

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1296
1296
Intel Core i5-6440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1084
1084

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8550U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
564
564
Intel Core i5-6440EQ
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
528
528