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.
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Celeron J1000/N2000
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i5-6442EQ Name Intel Celeron N2920
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Celeron
 
 

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.
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.0 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.9 GHz Frequency 1.86 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

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.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.84 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 4
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
192 Shaders 32
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
9 Generation 7
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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.
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 17.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
None TDP down 4.5 W
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2013
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1170
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake H Architecture Bay Trail
 
 

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