Intel Core i7-4850HQ vs AMD FX-7500

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Intel Core i7-4850HQ or Intel Core i7-4850HQ – 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 i7-4850HQ 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 i7-4850HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The AMD FX-7500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-7500, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD FX-7000
4 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4850HQ Name AMD FX-7500
Intel Core i7 Family AMD FX
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4850HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4850HQ is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD FX-7500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-7500 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4850HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4850HQ 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 FX-7500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD FX-7500 uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
320 Shaders 512
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2014
22 nm Technology 28 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 8
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.55 GHz
7.5 Generation 6
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri)
 
 

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.
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC Yes
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 19 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 19 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4850HQ 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 FX-7500 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2014
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
22 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Haswell H Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 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 FM2+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes