Intel Core i7-5850HQ vs AMD FX-8350

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-5850HQ or Intel Core i7-5850HQ – 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 i7-5850HQ 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 i7-5850HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The AMD FX-8350 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-8350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5850HQ Name AMD FX-8350
Intel Core i7 Family AMD FX
5 Generation 2
Intel Core i 5000H Group AMD FX-8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD FX-8350 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-8350 is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-8350 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q2/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
48 Execution units --
8 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1866 Memory type
 
 

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 125 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5850HQ 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 AMD FX-8350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2015 Release date Q4/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Broadwell H Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1364 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
380 $ Release price 170 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
14164
14164
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
11164
11164

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
6855
6855
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
5992
5992

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
4632
4632
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2777
2777

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3719
3719
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2144
2144

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
915
915
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
573
573

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
733
733
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
665
665

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
691.3
691.3

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
149
149
AMD FX-8350
8C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
96
96