Intel Celeron G1850 vs Intel Core i7-6970HQ

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Intel Celeron G1850 or Intel Celeron G1850 – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G1850 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G1850, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6970HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
3 Generation 6
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Intel Celeron G1000 Group Intel Core i 6000H
Intel Celeron G1850 Name Intel Core i7-6970HQ
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G1850 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G1850 is 2.9 GHz
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6970HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
None None 3.7 GHz
2 Threads 8
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G1850 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G1850 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6970HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
7.5 Generation 9
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
10 Execution units 72
80 Shaders 576
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 12.0
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 53 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
53 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G1850 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2016
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Skylake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
52 $ Release price 623 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes