Intel Core i5-7300HQ vs Intel Core i5-6585R

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7300HQ or Intel Core i5-7300HQ – 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 i5-7300HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7300HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6585R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6585R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 6000
7 Generation 6
Intel Core i5-7300HQ Name Intel Core i5-6585R
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7300HQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6585R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6585R is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7300HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-6585R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6585R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12.0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 72
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2015
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
192 Shaders 576
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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.
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 65 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-6585R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2017 Release date Q2/2016
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Kaby Lake H Architecture Skylake S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6585R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
11774
11774
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
11375
11375

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6585R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3814
3814
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3699
3699

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6585R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3554
3554
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3218
3218

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6585R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2998
2998
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2773
2773

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6585R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1192
1192
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1082
1082

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6585R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
560
560
Intel Core i5-7300HQ
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
541
541