Intel Core i7-7700HQ vs Intel Core i3-8300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-7700HQ or Intel Core i7-7700HQ – 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 i7-7700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8300 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2017 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8300, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 8000
7 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7700HQ Name Intel Core i3-8300
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8300 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8300 is 3.7 GHz
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.7 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8300 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1866, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 62 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 62 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ 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 i3-8300 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 125 $
Kaby Lake H Architecture Coffee Lake S
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1151-2
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14668
14668
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
12532
12532

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4039
4039
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3941
3941

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3868
3868
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3689
3689

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
3425
3425
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3324
3324

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
1296
1296
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1178
1178

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
762
762
Intel Core i3-8300
4C 4T @ 3.7 GHz
633
633