Intel Core i7-7920HQ vs Intel Core i5-7287U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7920HQ or Intel Core i7-7920HQ – 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 i7-7920HQ 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 i7-7920HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7287U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7287U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-7920HQ Name Intel Core i5-7287U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 7000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7920HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7920HQ is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7287U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7287U is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7920HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7920HQ 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 i5-7287U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7287U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 384
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 48
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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

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.
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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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 28 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7920HQ 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-7287U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q4/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake H Architecture Kaby Lake U
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
15980
15980
Intel Core i5-7287U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
8492
8492

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4360
4360
Intel Core i5-7287U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3911
3911

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4109
4109
Intel Core i5-7287U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2539
2539

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3627
3627
Intel Core i5-7287U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2128
2128

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1276
1276
Intel Core i5-7287U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1154
1154

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
830
830
Intel Core i5-7287U
2C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
401
401