Core i7-3920XM vs Core i5-7440EQ

The Core i7-3920XM packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i5-7440EQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-3920XM versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-7440EQ — a 26.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-3920XM. The Core i7-3920XM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-7440EQ uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3920XM scores 5,713 against the Core i5-7440EQ's 5,711 — a 0% lead for the Core i7-3920XM. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 686 vs 892, a 26.1% lead for the Core i5-7440EQ that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-3920XM vs 6 MB on the Core i5-7440EQ.

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1600 on the Core i7-3920XM versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-7440EQ — the Core i5-7440EQ supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-7440EQ supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM77,QM77 (Core i7-3920XM) and 100-series,CM230 (Core i5-7440EQ).

Only the Core i7-3920XM has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-3920XM) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7440EQ). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3920XM) and HD Graphics 630 (Core i5-7440EQ) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3920XM targets Extreme Performance Laptop, Core i5-7440EQ targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i7-3920XM rivals A10-5750M; Core i5-7440EQ rivals Ryzen Embedded V1605B.