Intel Core i7-6498DU vs Intel Core i7-4950HQ

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Intel Core i7-6498DU or Intel Core i7-6498DU – 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 i7-6498DU features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6498DU, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4950HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
6 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6498DU Name Intel Core i7-4950HQ
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6498DU has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6498DU is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4950HQ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 8
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6498DU has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6498DU uses the Intel HD Graphics 510, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4950HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
9 Generation 7.5
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2013
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96 Shaders 320
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Execution units 40
Intel HD Graphics 510 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
12.0 Direct X 11.1
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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 34.1 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 47 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6498DU 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q4/2015 Release date Q3/2013
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake U Architecture Haswell H
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1364
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