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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£210
  • Avg. price in US: ~$250
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5451
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.8 GHz

Intel Core i5 7440HQ review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.7

Performance

18.0%

4.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.4

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.6

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    4.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ is a high-performance quad-core mobile processor from the Kaby Lake architecture, featuring 4 cores and 4 threads with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a max turbo frequency of 3.80 GHz. Manufactured on a 14nm process, it includes a 6 MB L3 cache, supports up to 64 GB of DDR4-2400 memory, and integrates Intel HD Graphics 630. Main pros include its suitability for demanding business tasks and mobile workstations, vPro support for enterprise security, and strong single-core performance for its generation. However, it lacks Hyper-Threading, which limits multitasking compared to i7 models, has a relatively high 45W TDP that can lead to heat and battery drain, and is now considered outdated for modern high-end gaming or intensive multi-threaded workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 7440HQ

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.3
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a technical score of 4.33 points, which is lower than that of 70.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.3

Overall score

40.0%

9.4

Price

5.9
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.9 points, which is lower than 69.8% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 7440HQ belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1440
Intel Core i5 7440HQ uses the FCBGA1440 CPU socket, which is older than that of 81.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Intel 100 Series, Intel 200 Series
Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports Intel 100 Series, Intel 200 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 50% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 7440HQ uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i5 7440HQ offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

1
Intel Core i5 7440HQ offers 1 threads per core, which is fewer than 69.7% of processors and equal to 30.3% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.8 GHz
Intel Core i5 7440HQ reaches a boost clock of 3.8 GHz which is lower than that of 68.5% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.8 GHz
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a base clock of 4x2.8 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i5 7440HQ uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i5 7440HQ is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3
Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports DDR DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3, which is older than that of 74.3% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,400 MHz
Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports memory speeds up to 2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.2% of processors and equal to 12.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2400 MHz
Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2,400 MHz, which is lower than that of 63.4% of processors and equal to 10.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 7440HQ includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 630
Intel Core i5 7440HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 73.9% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW encode), H.265 (HW encode), VP8 (HW encode), JPEG (HW encode)
Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports H.264 (HW encode), H.265 (HW encode), VP8 (HW encode), JPEG (HW encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 69.7% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

56.25 W
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a boost power of 56.25 W which is lower than that of 56.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 7440HQ vs the average processor

  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².126 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².

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Cache & Architecture
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1440 vs FP2).
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has an older release date than the average processor (2017 vs 2020).
    January 2,017
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 16.7% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,068 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 19.6% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,182 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 48.2% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,451 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 36.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,043 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 1 fewer threads per core
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has fewer threads per core than the average processor (1 vs 2). The average processor offers 2 threads per core.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 18.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (37.5 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 18.2% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 630 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW encode), H.265 (HW encode), VP8 (HW encode), JPEG (HW encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 11.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 16.7% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,068 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,068 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,068 vs 2,483
  • No multithreading support
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
    What it is: Lets each physical core run more than one thread at the same time, such as with Hyper-Threading or SMT.
    When it matters: When multitasking, rendering, compiling, virtualization, or other thread-heavy work benefits from more total processing threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ does not support multithreading, the average processor does.
  • 19.6% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,182 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,182 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,182 vs 1,471
  • 48.2% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,451 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,451 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.5,451 vs 10,532.5
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i5 7440HQ has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i5 7440HQ?

  • Strong quad-core performance for its generation, suitable for business multitasking and mobile workstations.
  • High clock speeds (up to 3.8 GHz) make it faster than many contemporary mobile i5 processors.
  • Reliable for general productivity and light gaming.
  • Supports Intel vPro features, making it a good choice for enterprise environments.
  • Efficient thermal management, often staying below 50°C in well-cooled laptops.
  • Offers hardware decoding for modern codecs like H.265/HEVC and VP9.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 7440HQ?

  • Lacks Hyper-Threading, limiting its performance in heavily threaded professional applications compared to i7 models.
  • Power-hungry with a 45W TDP, which can limit battery life in laptops.
  • Integrated HD Graphics 630 is weak for modern, demanding games.
  • Officially lacks native support for Windows 11 without using workarounds.
  • Older architecture (Kaby Lake) that is significantly outperformed by more modern, efficient 10th+ Gen processors.

Expert reviews

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2017
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ makes it into top 20 in our CPU ranking system

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ, featured on LaptopMedia, secured a top 20 spot in the CPU rankings, demonstrating strong performance as a business-oriented, quad-core processor with vPro features. Benchmarks indicated it was the fastest mobile i5 at the time, exceeding the Core i5-7300HQ by 5% to 10% due to high clock speeds (2.8 GHz - 3.8 GHz) that mirror the i7-7700HQ. Key pros include...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2017
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ makes it into top 20 in our CPU ranking system - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ, a Kaby Lake-based, 2.8–3.8 GHz quad-core processor, secured a position in LaptopMedia's top 20 CPU rankings, targeting business-oriented machines with full vPro support. It offers improved performance over its predecessor, the i5-6440HQ, and roughly 5–10% better performance than the i5-7300HQ due to higher clock speeds. Pros include high clock speeds for...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-7440HQ Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ is a 14nm Kaby Lake quad-core mobile processor from early 2017 designed for business laptops, featuring a 2.8 GHz base clock and 3.8 GHz boost. Based on Geekbench 6 data, it achieves average single-core scores around 1,183 and multi-core scores near 3,043, utilizing integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 for 4K content decoding. Performance-wise, it is 5–10%...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-7440HQ @ 2.80GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ is a 7th Gen Kaby Lake quad-core mobile processor designed for high-performance laptops, featuring a 2.80 GHz base clock, 3.80 GHz turbo, and an improved 14nm FinFET process. While offering roughly 7–10% better performance than the i5-7300HQ and supporting up to 64GB DDR4 RAM, it lacks Hyper-Threading, limiting it to 4 cores and 4 threads. With a 45W TDP,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2017
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ makes it into the top 20 of our CPU ranking system

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ, a Kaby Lake-based 45W quad-core processor with Intel vPro support, secures a spot in the top 20 of LaptopMedia's CPU rankings, offering high-performance capabilities for professional workstations. It serves as the fastest mobile Core i5 of its era, delivering 5-10% better performance than the i5-7300HQ via high clock speeds (2.8 GHz – 3.8 GHz) similar to...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
13/03/2026
Comparison: Intel Core i5-7440HQ vs. AMD A4-7210 vs. Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6

This Notebookcheck comparison analyzes three distinct processors, ranging from the workstation-grade Intel Xeon E3-1535M v6 and high-performance Core i5-7440HQ to the entry-level AMD A4-7210. The Xeon E3-1535M v6 serves as a top-tier mobile Kaby Lake-H chip, offering 4 cores/8 threads, ECC-RAM support, and high 4.2 GHz clock speeds for professional tasks, though it requires a high...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2017
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ enters the top 20 of our CPU ranking system

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ is a high-performance quad-core processor designed for the business segment that secured a spot in LaptopMedia's top 20 CPU rankings by supporting Intel vPro technologies. As the fastest mobile Core i5 of its generation, it outperforms the i5-7300HQ by 5% to 10% in synthetic benchmarks, boasting high clock speeds of 2.8 GHz to 3.8 GHz. A key disadvantage is...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2017
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ enters the top 20 in our CPU ranking system", "Intel Core i5-7440HQ makes it into the top 20 of our CPU rankings

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ is a high-performance, quad-core Kaby Lake processor that secured a spot in the top 20 of LaptopMedia's CPU ranking upon release. Targeted at business users, it supports Intel vPro for advanced security and remote management. The processor operates with a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz, delivering 5-10% better performance than the...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2017
Intel Core i5-7440HQ enters the top 20 in our CPU ranking system

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ is a high-performance, Kaby Lake-generation quad-core processor frequently utilized in business-oriented laptops and workstations, such as the Dell Precision 15 3520. It features a base clock of 2.8 GHz and a 3.8 GHz boost, placing it within the top 20 of LaptopMedia’s ranking as the fastest mobile i5 of its era. Key performance advantages include a 5% to...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
15/08/2016
Dell Precision 3000 Series - Notebookcheck.net [Detailed overview of series including i5-7440HQ testing]

The Dell Precision 3000 series serves as an entry-level mobile workstation line designed for professional ISV-certified performance in 3D modeling and CAD, typically featuring a durable mix of plastic and metal construction. According to Notebookcheck, these machines offer excellent keyboards, modern port selections including Thunderbolt 4, and, in some configurations, battery life...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
12/05/2017
Dell Latitude 5580 (i5-7200U, HD) Laptop Review

The Notebookcheck review of the Dell Latitude 5580 (i5-7200U, HD) highlights a durable, business-focused laptop featuring a MIL-STD 810G rated matte black chassis, solid performance for office tasks, and long battery life. Pros include excellent input devices, high security options, and a versatile port selection, including VGA and Ethernet, which are essential for corporate...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/07/2017
Intel Core i5-7440HQ hits the top 20 in our CPU rankings

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ is a high-performance, business-focused quad-core processor that broke into the top 20 of LaptopMedia's CPU ranking system. Supporting full Intel vPro features, it serves as a robust option for professional mobile workstations. Performance highlights include a 2.8 GHz base clock (boosting to 3.8 GHz) and a 5-10% speed advantage over the Core i5-7300HQ in...Read more

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