Intel Core i7-4712MQ vs Intel Pentium 2020M

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Intel Core i7-4712MQ or Intel Core i7-4712MQ – 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 i7-4712MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4712MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The Intel Pentium 2020M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2020M, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-4712MQ Name Intel Pentium 2020M
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Pentium 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4712MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4712MQ is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Pentium 2020M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2020M is 2.4 GHz
8 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4712MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4712MQ 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 Pentium 2020M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2020M uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
160 Shaders 48
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
20 Execution units 6
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
11.1 Direct X 11.0
7.5 Generation 7
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
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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
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
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 35 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4712MQ 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium 2020M is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
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
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
PGA 946 Socket PGA 988
Haswell H Architecture Ivy Bridge U
Q2/2014 Release date Q3/2012
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux