Intel Core i5-4440 vs Intel Core i7-2960XM
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1150 | Intel Socket G2 (988B) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Transistors | 1,400 million | 1,160 million |
| Die size | 177 mm² | 216 mm² |
| Package | FC-LGA12C | rPGA |
| tCaseMax | 72°C | — |
Performance
| Frequency | 3.1 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.3 GHz | up to 3.7 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Multiplier | 31.0x | 27.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 84 W | 55 W |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | unknown | End-of-life |
| Release date | Sep 1st, 2013 | Sep 4th, 2011 |
| Codename | Haswell | Sandy Bridge |
| Generation | Core i5 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR14F | SR02F |
| Memory support | DDR3 Dual-channel | DDR3 Dual-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3 | — |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 4 | 8 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD 4600 | Intel HD 3000 |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 6MB (shared) | 8MB (shared) |
Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | Yes |
| AVX2 | Yes | — |
| CLMUL | Yes | — |
| EIST | Yes | Yes |
| FMA3 | Yes | — |
| HTT | — | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| TSX | Yes | — |
| TXT | — | Yes |
| VT-d | Yes | Yes |
| VT-x | Yes | Yes |
| XD bit | Yes | Yes |
Notes
| Notes | — | This processor comes with an unlocked BCLK multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. |
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