Intel Core i7-5700HQ vs Intel Core i7-5850HQ

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Intel Core i7-5700HQ or Intel Core i7-5700HQ – 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 i7-5700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5850HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-5850HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
5 Generation 5
Intel Core i7-5700HQ Name Intel Core i7-5850HQ
Intel Core i 5000H Group Intel Core i 5000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5700HQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-5850HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5850HQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 5600, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-5850HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5850HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
24 Execution units 48
8 Generation 8
11.2 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 384
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2015
-- Max. displays --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 5600 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
 
 

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 / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 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 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5700HQ is manufactured using a 14 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 i7-5850HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
325 $ Release price 380 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2015
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Broadwell H Architecture Broadwell H
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1364
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
14164
14164
Intel Core i7-5700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
13734
13734

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
4632
4632
Intel Core i7-5700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3410
3410