Intel Core i7-8705G vs Intel Core i7-7920HQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-8705G or Intel Core i7-8705G – 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 i7-8705G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8705G, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 2270 socket.
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.
Intel Core i 8000G Group Intel Core i 7000H
8 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-8705G Name Intel Core i7-7920HQ
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8705G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8705G is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
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
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8705G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8705G uses the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics, which has 1280 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
1280 Shaders 192
Q1/2018 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12.1 Direct X 12
4.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
0.93 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 9.5
1.01 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 / 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
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400
No ECC No
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 65 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 45 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8705G 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 i7-7920HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2018 Release date Q1/2017
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 --
Kaby Lake G Refresh Architecture Kaby Lake H
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 2270 Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
15980
15980
Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
15575
15575

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4360
4360
Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4360
4360

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4354
4354
Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
4109
4109

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3862
3862
Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
3627
3627

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1360
1360
Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1276
1276

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1082
1082
Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
1014
1014

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
830
830
Intel Core i7-8705G
4C 8T @ 3.1 GHz
809
809