Intel Core i7-4860HQ vs AMD Ryzen 5 2600H

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Intel Core i7-4860HQ or Intel Core i7-4860HQ – 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 i7-4860HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4860HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Core i7-4860HQ Name AMD Ryzen 5 2600H
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 5
4 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD Ryzen 2000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4860HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4860HQ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 2600H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H is 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4860HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4860HQ 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 Ryzen 5 2600H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 2600H uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2018
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
40 Execution units 8
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
7.5 Generation 8
320 Shaders 512
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 DDR4-3200
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 45 W watts.
None TDP down 54 W
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
None TDP up 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4860HQ 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 Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2014 Release date Q4/2018
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
434 $ Release price 195 $
BGA 1364 Socket FP5
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Haswell H Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 14 nm