Intel Core i7-4760HQ vs Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4760HQ or Intel Core i7-4760HQ – 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 i7-4760HQ 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 i7-4760HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i7-4760HQ Name Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E3
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Xeon E3 v5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4760HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4760HQ is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.3 GHz
4x Cores 4x
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4760HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4760HQ 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 Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses the Intel HD Graphics P530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
40 Execution units 24
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name Intel HD Graphics P530
11.1 Direct X 12
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
7.5 Generation 9
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
22 nm Technology 14 nm
320 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 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.
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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 45 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4760HQ 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 Xeon E3-1505M v5 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Haswell H Architecture Skylake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 434 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2014 Release date Q4/2015
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1440
22 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14074
14074
Intel Core i7-4760HQ
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
11474
11474

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4296
4296
Intel Core i7-4760HQ
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
3367
3367

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1308
1308
Intel Core i7-4760HQ
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
989
989