Intel Core i7-4800MQ vs AMD A8-7150B

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Intel Core i7-4800MQ or Intel Core i7-4800MQ – 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 i7-4800MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4800MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The AMD A8-7150B features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7150B, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4800MQ Name AMD A8-7150B
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD A8-7000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4800MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4800MQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD A8-7150B has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7150B is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4800MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4800MQ 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 AMD A8-7150B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7150B uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Kaveri), which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2014
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon R5 - 256 (Kaveri)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 256
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 4
7.5 Generation 6
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.51 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
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
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 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 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

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 19 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 19 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4800MQ 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 A8-7150B is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell H Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
PGA 946 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- 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 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
12160
12160
AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
3868
3868

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
5845
5845
AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
2855
2855

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3310
3310
AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1658
1658

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
2943
2943
AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
694
694

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
839
839
AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
286
286

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
637
637
AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
153
153

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4800MQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
142
142
AMD A8-7150B
4C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
51
51