Core i5-6440HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-6440HQ

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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 i5-6440HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,048 Rank: 834
Rank Name Score Visual
830 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 5,050
+0%
831 Xeon D-1531 5,050
+0%
832 Core i7-4720HQ 5,050
+0%
833 Ryzen 3 5300U 5,050
+0%
834 Core i5-6440HQ 5,048
835 Xeon E3-1220 v3 5,047
+-0%
836 Core i7-6650U 5,046
+-0%
837 Core i5-7267U 5,046
+-0%
838 Xeon E5-1620 v2 5,046
+-0%
839 Core i5-9300H 5,044
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-6440HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,776 Rank: 878
Rank Name Score Visual
874 Xeon D-1520 4,779
+0.1%
875 Xeon L5639 4,779
+0.1%
876 Xeon E5-2680 v2 4,779
+0.1%
877 Ryzen 5 1400 4,777
+0%
878 Core i5-6440HQ 4,776
879 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,775
+-0%
880 Core i7-4810MQ 4,775
+-0%
881 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,774
+-0%
882 Core i7-3740QM 4,774
+-0%
883 Core i3-9100 4,773
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-6440HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,229 Rank: 783
Rank Name Score Visual
779 Core i5-6440EQ 5,232
+0.1%
780 Xeon E5-2695 v4 5,232
+0.1%
781 Core i7-6560U 5,232
+0.1%
782 Core i7-7Y75 5,230
+0%
783 Core i5-6440HQ 5,229
784 Xeon E3-1240 5,227
+-0%
785 Ryzen 7 3750H 5,226
-0.1%
786 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 5,226
-0.1%
787 Xeon E3-1505M v6 5,226
-0.1%
788 Xeon E3-1245 v5 5,226
-0.1%

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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 i5-6440HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,621 Rank: 917
Rank Name Score Visual
913 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,623
+0%
914 Core i5-6350HQ 4,622
+0%
915 Core i5-3470S 4,622
+0%
916 Core i5-7300HQ 4,621
+0%
917 Core i5-6440HQ 4,621
918 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,621
+0%
919 Core i5-3475S 4,621
+0%
920 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,620
+-0%
921 Core i7-965 4,620
+-0%
922 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,620
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-6440HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,585 Rank: 946
Rank Name Score Visual
942 Xeon W3550 4,587
+0%
943 Core i3-7350K 4,586
+0%
944 Core i5-2550K 4,586
+0%
945 Core i5-3450 4,586
+0%
946 Core i5-6440HQ 4,585
947 Xeon W3570 4,585
+0%
948 Core i3-1115G4E 4,584
+-0%
949 Xeon W-2102 4,583
+-0%
950 Core i5-2500K 4,583
+-0%
951 Core i7-950 4,583
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-6440HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,662 Rank: 814
Rank Name Score Visual
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
+0%
814 Core i5-6440HQ 4,662
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%
819 Core i7-4800MQ 4,661
+-0%

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Core i5-6440HQ Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-6440HQ remains a mobile processor from the Skylake generation, originally launched in 2015. Though now over a decade old, it continues to serve as a mid-tier option in legacy systems and budget laptops, particularly where integrated graphics and power efficiency are prioritized. Built on Intel’s 14 nm process and based on the Skylake microarchitecture, this quad-core CPU features a base clock of 2.6 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz, delivering a balanced performance profile for everyday computing and light productivity tasks.

The processor supports up to 64 GiB of DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. It includes 6 MiB of L3 cache and 1 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MiB each of L1 data and instruction cache. The integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU offers 24 execution units, with a base frequency of 350 MHz and a dynamic boost up to 950 MHz, enabling basic multimedia playback and light gaming. With a TDP of 45 W and support for Intel’s Turbo Boost 2.0 and Enhanced SpeedStep, the i5-6440HQ provides a reasonable trade-off between performance and thermal efficiency.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-6440HQ achieves a single-core score of 5,229, ranking #783 out of 2,060 processors, and a multicore score of 4,776, placing it at #878. Its overall score of 5,048 lands it at #834 in the broader ranking, indicating solid performance for its era but significant gaps compared to modern CPUs. The single-core performance is notably strong, often outperforming newer processors in single-threaded applications, while its multicore capabilities are less competitive due to its older architecture and lower core counts.

The i5-6440HQ supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x for virtualization, as well as integrated security features like Intel Secure Key and TXT. It also supports ECC memory, though this is rare in consumer mobile platforms. Despite its age, the processor remains relevant in environments where legacy software compatibility is essential, and its support for DDR4-2133 memory ensures it can still run efficiently on modern systems.

In conclusion, the Core i5-6440HQ is best suited for general-purpose computing, office work, and multimedia use in older laptops or systems where upgrade options are limited. While it lacks the performance and efficiency of modern processors, its reliability and broad compatibility make it a durable choice in the right context. For users seeking higher performance, upgrading to a newer generation Intel or AMD processor is strongly recommended.
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Intel Core i5-6440HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-6440HQ
Family: Core
Series: i5-6000
Model Number: i5-6440HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Package: FCBGA-1440
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $250.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-1866 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 530
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 122 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA
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