Intel Core i5-7442EQ vs Intel Core i5-10400F

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Intel Core i5-7442EQ or Intel Core i5-7442EQ – 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 i5-7442EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7442EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10400F features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10400F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 10000
7 Generation 10
Intel Core i5-7442EQ Name Intel Core i5-10400F
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7442EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7442EQ is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10400F has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10400F is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
No Overclocking No
None None 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
4 Threads 12
4x Cores 6x
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7442EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7442EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 i5-10400F does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
Q2/2016 Release date --
192 Shaders --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name
9.5 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
 
 

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 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 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
 
 

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 65 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7442EQ 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 Core i5-10400F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2020
Kaby Lake H Architecture Comet Lake S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
-- Release price 157 $