Cores
4
Threads
4
Boost
2.1 GHz
L3 cache
6 MB
TDP
25W
Socket
Performance breakdown
Gaming3
Productivity3
Single-core3
Multi-core17
Power efficiency3
Lab scores
Performance score3
Cores4
Threads4
Boost clock (GHz)2.1 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p7 fps
1440p5 fps
4K4 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
Clocks & cache
- Boost clock
- 2.1 GHz
- Multiplier
- 21
- L1 cache
- 256 KB
- L2 cache
- 1 MB
- L3 cache
- 6 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR3
- Max capacity
- 64 GB
- Channels
- 2
- Max bandwidth
- 34.134 GB/s
- Base power (TDP)
- 25W
- PCIe
- PCIe 3.0
- Launch price
- $250
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners like how it sips power and stays cool in tight laptops. The usual gripe is it feels sluggish with anything more than basic office work.
Pros
- Sips power, stays whisper quiet
- Handles everyday tasks without fuss
- Four cores handle light multitasking well
- Runs cool in compact builds
Cons
- Only four cores in 2017
- No overclocking support at all
- Integrated GPU is quite weak
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i5-7442EQ
A low-power Kaby Lake mobile chip with four cores that trades all-out speed for quiet, cool operation.
Get it if you need a cool-running, low-power chip for a compact office PC that won't break the bank. Skip it if you want any real gaming or multitasking grunt, as even basic modern chips leave it in the dust.
Buy it if…
- You need a low-power work laptop for quiet office tasks.
- You want a basic media server that sips electricity.
- You are upgrading an old embedded system with limited cooling.
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