Intel Core i5-4402EC vs Intel Pentium 2020M

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Intel Core i5-4402EC or Intel Core i5-4402EC – 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 i5-4402EC features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4402EC, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Pentium 2020M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2020M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-4402EC Name Intel Pentium 2020M
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Pentium 2000
4 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4402EC has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4402EC is 2.5 GHz
The Intel Pentium 2020M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2020M is 2.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4402EC has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4402EC uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Pentium 2020M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2020M uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
20 Execution units 6
11.1 Direct X 11.0
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 48
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
7.5 Generation 7
22 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 27 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 35 W watts.
27 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4402EC is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium 2020M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2014 Release date Q3/2012
BGA 1364 Socket PGA 988
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Ivy Bridge U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 22 nm