Intel Core i7-5950HQ vs AMD A4-5000

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-5950HQ or Intel Core i7-5950HQ – 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 i7-5950HQ 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 i7-5950HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The AMD A4-5000 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
Intel Core i7-5950HQ Name AMD A4-5000
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
5 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 5000H Group AMD A4-5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5950HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5950HQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The AMD A4-5000 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5000 is 1.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5950HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5950HQ 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 A4-5000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5000 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8330, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2013
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
48 Execution units 2
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8330
8 Generation 5
384 Shaders 128
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
14 nm Technology 28 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
 
 

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) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC 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 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 2
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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 15 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5950HQ 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 A4-5000 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
550 $ Release price 115 $
BGA 1364 Socket
Monolithic Chip design --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Broadwell H Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 28 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
15022
15022
AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
2414
2414

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
9699
9699
AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1907
1907

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
4817
4817
AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
576
576

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3925
3925
AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
823
823

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1174
1174
AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
173
173

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
778
778
AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
119
119

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
157
157
AMD A4-5000
4C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
28
28