Intel Core i7-4850HQ vs AMD FX-7500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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
Intel Core i7-4850HQ Name AMD FX-7500
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
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.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 4
 
 

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.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology 28 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
40 Execution units 8
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2014
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri)
320 Shaders 512
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.55 GHz
7.5 Generation 6
-- 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
No VP9 No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
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.
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
22 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2013 Release date Q2/2014
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1364 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Haswell H Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)