Intel Core i7-4850EQ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2

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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.
Intel Core i 4000 Group
4 Generation --
Intel Core i7-4850EQ Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core i7 Family
 
 

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.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
normal Core architecture --
1.6 GHz Frequency None
4 CPU Cores --
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores None
8 Threads --
 
 

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen. 2 does not have integrated graphics.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology --
11.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
40 Execution units --
Q2/2013 Release date --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name
320 Shaders --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
7.5 Generation --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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

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.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
22 nm Technology --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2013 Release date --
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1364 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Haswell S Architecture --