Intel Core i7-5950HQ vs Intel Core i7-5850HQ

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

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 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 i7-5950HQ Name Intel Core i7-5850HQ
5 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 5000H Group Intel Core i 5000H
 
 

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 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.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 GHz
4x Cores 4x
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

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 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
48 Execution units 48
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
12 Direct X 12
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
8 Generation 8
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2015
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
384 Shaders 384
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 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.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 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 Core i7-5850HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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 6.0 MB
Broadwell H Architecture Broadwell H
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
550 $ Release price 380 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q2/2015 Release date Q2/2015
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1364
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
15022
15022
Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
14164
14164

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
4817
4817
Intel Core i7-5850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
4632
4632