CPU
GPU
Core i5-6440HQ
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-6440HQ is positioned at rank 879 and the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is on rank 37, so the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6440HQ
Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-6440HQ | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-6440HQ | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($250) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6440HQ and Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
Core i5-6440HQ
The Core i5-6440HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,021 points. Launch price was $250.
Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)
The Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,965 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-6440HQ packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-6440HQ versus 3.3 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) — a 5.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-6440HQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-6440HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6440HQ scores 5,021 against the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)'s 4,965 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-6440HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-6440HQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W).
| Feature | Core i5-6440HQ | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4 | 6 / 6+50% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+6% | 3.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.8 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Thuban (2010) |
| PassMark | 5,021+1% | 4,965 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-6440HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-6440HQ | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2133 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-6440HQ) / not specified (Phenom II X6 1055T (95W)). The Core i5-6440HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6440HQ targets Mobile.
| Feature | Core i5-6440HQ | Phenom II X6 1055T (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 530 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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