Intel Core i7-5750HQ vs Intel Core i7-4960X

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-5750HQ or Intel Core i7-5750HQ – 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 i7-5750HQ 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 i7-5750HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4960X features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4960X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011 socket.
Intel Core i7-5750HQ Name Intel Core i7-4960X
5 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition
Intel Core i 5000H Group Intel Core i 4000X
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5750HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5750HQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4960X has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4960X is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
4x Cores 6x
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 12
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 6
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5750HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5750HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4960X does not have integrated graphics.
48 Execution units --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name
12 Direct X --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
8 Generation --
Q2/2015 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology --
384 Shaders --
 
 

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.
Decode JPEG --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 59.7 GB/s
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 130 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 130 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5750HQ 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 i7-4960X is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
6.0 MB L3-Cache 15.0 MB
Broadwell H Architecture Ivy Bridge E
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
390 $ Release price 960 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2013
BGA 1364 Socket LGA 2011
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
20120
20120
Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
13305
13305

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
5189
5189
Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3364
3364

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3512
3512
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3460
3460

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3276
3276
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3062
3062

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1092
1092
Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
689
689

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
1084
1084
Intel Core i7-4960X
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
757
757