Intel Core i7-4850EQ vs AMD C-50

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Intel Core i7-4850EQ or Intel Core i7-4850EQ – 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 i7-4850EQ 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.
The AMD C-50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i7 Family AMD C
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD C
Intel Core i7-4850EQ Name AMD C-50
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD C-50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-50 is 1.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
8 Threads 2
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD C-50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-50 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
7.5 Generation 3
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2010
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 1
320 Shaders 80
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
22 nm Technology 40 nm
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11
 
 

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

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 1
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 9 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4850EQ 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 C-50 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2011
Haswell S Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
22 nm Technology 40 nm
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 413
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes