Intel Core i3-4110E vs Intel Core i7-4860HQ

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Intel Core i3-4110E or Intel Core i3-4110E – 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 Core i3-4110E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4110E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4860HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4860HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i3-4110E Name Intel Core i7-4860HQ
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4110E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4110E is 2.6 GHz
The Intel Core i7-4860HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4860HQ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 8
None None 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4110E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4110E uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4860HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4860HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
160 Shaders 320
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
20 Execution units 40
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.1
7.5 Generation 7.5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
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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.
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
 
 

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 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 47 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4110E 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4860HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
225 $ Release price 434 $
22 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1364
Haswell S Architecture Haswell H
Q2/2014 Release date Q1/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux