Intel Core i7-5950HQ vs Intel Atom E3845

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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 Intel Atom E3845 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom E3845, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-5950HQ Name Intel Atom E3845
Intel Core i 5000H Group Intel Atom E3800
5 Generation 4
 
 

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 Intel Atom E3845 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom E3845 is 1.91 GHz
4x Cores 4x
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.91 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 4
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

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 Intel Atom E3845 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom E3845 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.79 GHz
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2013
48 Execution units 4
12 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 32
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.54 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
8 Generation 7
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 10 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 10 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 Intel Atom E3845 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2015 Release date Q4/2013
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1170
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Broadwell H Architecture Bay Trail
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
550 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm