Core i5-4440

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-4440

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-4440 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,882 Rank: 968
Rank Name Score Visual
964 Core i7-3820 4,889
+0.1%
965 Athlon PRO 200GE 4,887
+0.1%
966 Core i3-7167U 4,887
+0.1%
967 Core i5-3470 4,886
+0.1%
968 Core i5-4440 4,882
969 Core i5-7Y57 4,881
+-0%
970 Core i7-4702HQ 4,881
+-0%
971 Core i5-6360U 4,879
-0.1%
972 Core i7-8665U 4,879
-0.1%
973 Xeon E5-2650L v4 4,878
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4440 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,686 Rank: 985
Rank Name Score Visual
981 Core i3-9100T 4,686
+0%
982 Core i7-2760QM 4,686
+0%
983 Core i5-3450 4,686
+0%
984 Core i5-3470S 4,686
+0%
985 Core i5-4440 4,686
986 Xeon X5670 4,685
+-0%
987 Xeon W3570 4,683
-0.1%
988 Core i7-980X 4,683
-0.1%
989 Core i5-3470 4,681
-0.1%
990 Xeon E7-4830 4,680
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4440 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,012 Rank: 935
Rank Name Score Visual
931 Core i7-3840QM 5,021
+0.2%
932 Core i7-4750HQ 5,018
+0.1%
933 Xeon E5-2670 v3 5,016
+0.1%
934 Xeon D-1548 5,013
+0%
935 Core i5-4440 5,012
936 Xeon Silver 4110 5,009
-0.1%
937 Xeon Gold 5115 5,009
-0.1%
938 Xeon Silver 4112 5,004
-0.2%
939 Core i5-7Y54 5,003
-0.2%
940 EPYC 7351P 5,003
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-4440 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,632 Rank: 879
Rank Name Score Visual
875 Xeon Bronze 3104 4,634
+0%
876 Core i5-7400 4,634
+0%
877 Core i7-2600K 4,634
+0%
878 Core i3-1115G4 4,634
+0%
879 Core i5-4440 4,632
880 Core i7-4712HQ 4,632
+0%
881 Core i5-6402P 4,631
+-0%
882 Core i5-3470 4,631
+-0%
883 Xeon E3-1270 4,631
+-0%
884 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,630
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4440 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,587 Rank: 939
Rank Name Score Visual
935 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,588
+0%
936 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+0%
937 Athlon 200GE 4,587
+0%
938 Core i5-6500TE 4,587
+0%
939 Core i5-4440 4,587
940 Xeon X3470 4,587
+0%
941 Xeon X5570 4,587
+0%
942 Xeon W3550 4,587
+0%
943 Core i3-7350K 4,586
+-0%
944 Core i5-2550K 4,586
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4440 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,663 Rank: 813
Rank Name Score Visual
809 Xeon D-1520 4,664
+0%
810 Core i5-10210U 4,664
+0%
811 Core i7-8550U 4,663
+0%
812 Core i5-8365U 4,663
+0%
813 Core i5-4440 4,663
814 Core i5-6440HQ 4,662
+-0%
815 Core i7-3770 4,662
+-0%
816 Core i5-6300HQ 4,661
+-0%
817 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,661
+-0%
818 Xeon W3690 4,661
+-0%

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Core i5-4440 Details

The Intel Core i5-4440 stands as a representative of the Haswell architecture, launched in 2013 and built on a 22 nm process. While it is now considered an older desktop processor, its performance remains relevant in certain contexts, particularly for users seeking a capable, cost-effective solution for general computing and light productivity workloads. As of early 2026, the Core i5-4440 is part of a generation that predates modern advancements in multi-core performance and power efficiency, but it still holds a modest position in the broader CPU landscape.

At the heart of the Core i5-4440 are four cores operating at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz, with a turbo boost capability up to 3.3 GHz. It supports dual-channel DDR3 memory, with speeds up to 1600 MHz, and features a total cache hierarchy of 6 MB of L1, 244 MB of L2, and 5.722 MB of L3 cache. The processor is packaged in the FCLGA1150 socket, with a TDP of 84 W, which necessitates adequate cooling, especially under sustained loads. While the lack of simultaneous multithreading means it can handle only four threads, the architecture supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, and AES-NI, enabling efficient performance in both general and compute-intensive applications.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD 4600, which operates at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost up to 1.1 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic multimedia and light gaming, though it is no match for modern discrete solutions. The processor also supports hardware virtualization technologies such as Intel VT-x and VT-d, along with features like EIST for power management and Secure Key for enhanced security.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-4440 achieves an overall score of 4882, ranking #968 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5012, placing it at #935, while its multicore score is 4686, ranking #981. These results place it behind several modern processors, including newer Intel and AMD offerings, but it still outperforms older designs like the Core i7-980X and Xeon X5670. The processor’s strongest performance category is single-core, where it competes with mid-tier CPUs from the same era, though its multicore capabilities are limited by its age and lack of modern scaling.

Overall, the Core i5-4440 is best suited for entry-level desktops, office work, and casual multimedia use. It is not ideal for demanding tasks such as video editing or high-end gaming, but its reliability and integrated graphics make it a viable option for budget systems or legacy builds. For users seeking more performance, modern alternatives offer significantly higher efficiency and capability, but the i5-4440 remains a functional, if dated, choice in the right context.
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Intel Core i5-4440

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-4440
Model Number: i5-4440
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell
Socket: FCLGA1150
Package: FC-LGA12C
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 84 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.5V
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: Up to 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 177 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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