Intel Core2 Duo P7550 vs Intel Core i7-4760HQ

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Intel Core2 Duo P7550 or Intel Core2 Duo P7550 – 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 Core2 Duo P7550 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo P7550, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 478 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4760HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core2 Duo P7550 Name Intel Core i7-4760HQ
Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
2 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core2 Duo P7550 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo P7550 is 2.26 GHz
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4760HQ is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 4x
No Hyperthreading Yes
2.26 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
2 Threads 8
None None 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core2 Duo P7550 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4760HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Execution units 40
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 320
GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 7.5
-- Technology 22 nm
 
 

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

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
90 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core2 Duo P7550 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-4760HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2009 Release date Q2/2014
PGA 478 Socket BGA 1364
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Haswell H
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price --
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
45 nm Technology 22 nm