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.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron G1850 Name Intel Core i7-6970HQ
Intel Celeron G1000 Group Intel Core i 6000H
3 Generation 6
 
 

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.
2x Cores 4x
None None 3.3 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
None None 3.7 GHz
 
 

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.
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q4/2012 Release date Q3/2015
10 Execution units 72
11.1 Direct X 12.0
-- Max. displays --
80 Shaders 576
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1) GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
7.5 Generation 9
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
Yes ECC No
 
 

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.
None TDP down 35 W
53 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2016
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture Skylake H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
52 $ Release price 623 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 14 nm