Intel Core i7-3667U vs Intel Core i7-4850EQ

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Intel Core i7-3667U or Intel Core i7-3667U – 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 i7-3667U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3667U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4850EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4850EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-3667U Name Intel Core i7-4850EQ
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3667U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3667U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4850EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4850EQ is 1.6 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3667U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3667U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4850EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4850EQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
128 Shaders 320
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
7 Generation 7.5
22 nm Technology 22 nm
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Max. displays --
16 Execution units 40
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11.0 Direct X 11.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC Yes
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3667U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4850EQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Haswell S
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
22 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Release price --
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1364
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
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