Intel Core i5-8250U vs Intel Core i7-4810MQ

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Intel Core i5-8250U or Intel Core i5-8250U – 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 i5-8250U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8250U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4810MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4810MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8250U Name Intel Core i7-4810MQ
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
8 Generation 4
Intel Core i 8000U Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8250U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8250U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4810MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4810MQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
2.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8250U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, 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 i7-4810MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4810MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q3/2016 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel UHD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 20
9.5 Generation 7.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 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 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
-- Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8250U 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 i7-4810MQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2017 Release date Q4/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Refresh Architecture Haswell H
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1356 Socket PGA 946
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
385 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
12340
12340
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
11787
11787

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
3927
3927
Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3440
3440

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3339
3339
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
3311
3311

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3032
3032
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
2956
2956

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1680
1680
Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1594
1594

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1509
1509
Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1476
1476

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1127
1127
Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1091
1091

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
705.3
705.3
Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
683.8
683.8

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4810MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
639
639
Intel Core i5-8250U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
549
549