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Intel i5-6442EQ vs i3-8121U

The Intel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHz is newer than Intel Core i3-8121U @ 2.20GHz, while the multi-threaded (CPU Mark) is simliar, Intel Core i3-8121U @ 2.20GHz is around 15% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHz uses around 50% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 40 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHz×Intel Core i3-8121U @ 2.20GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCBGA1440NA2
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed1.9 GHz2.2 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.7 GHzUp to 3.2 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 4MB
TDP25W15W
Yearly Running Cost$4.56$2.74
OtherIntel HD Graphics 530
First Seen on ChartQ3 2019Q4 2018
# of Samples634
CPU Value17.915.1
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1647(-15.3%)1944(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)4483(0.0%)4391(-2.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 14th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHz
4,483
Intel Core i3-8121U @ 2.20GHz
4,391
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 14th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHz
17.9
Intel Core i3-8121U @ 2.20GHz
15.1
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 14th of March 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHz
1,647
Intel Core i3-8121U @ 2.20GHz
1,944
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-6442EQ @ 1.90GHz Intel Core i3-8121U @ 2.20GHz
Max TDP25W15W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.050.03
Running cost per day$0.013$0.007
Power consumption per year (kWh)18.310.9
Running cost per year$4.56$2.74
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.