Intel Core i7-4750HQ vs AMD Phenom II X4 840T

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4750HQ or Intel Core i7-4750HQ – 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 i7-4750HQ 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 i7-4750HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 840T, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
4 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4750HQ Name AMD Phenom II X4 840T
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4750HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4750HQ is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 840T is 2.9 GHz
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4750HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4750HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Phenom II X4 840T does not have integrated graphics.
320 Shaders --
Q2/2013 Release date --
22 nm Technology --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
7.5 Generation --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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 95 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4750HQ 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 AMD Phenom II X4 840T is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Haswell H Architecture Deneb (K10)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1364 Socket AM3
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
10960
10960
AMD Phenom II X4 840T
4C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
5984
5984