Intel Core i7-4960HQ vs Intel Core i7-9750H

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Intel Core i7-4960HQ or Intel Core i7-4960HQ – 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 i7-4960HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4960HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
4 Generation 9
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Core i 9000H
Intel Core i7-4960HQ Name Intel Core i7-9750H
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4960HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4960HQ is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-9750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 6
8 Threads 12
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4960HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4960HQ 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 Intel Core i7-9750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9750H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
7.5 Generation 9.5
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 24
320 Shaders 192
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No 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 45 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4960HQ 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 Intel Core i7-9750H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q4/2013 Release date Q2/2019
Haswell H Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 390 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679
Intel Core i7-4960HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
3827
3827

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5149
5149
Intel Core i7-4960HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
3538
3538

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354
Intel Core i7-4960HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1084
1084