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 Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
2 Generation 4
Intel Core2 Duo P7550 Name Intel Core i7-4760HQ
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
None None 3.3 GHz
2.26 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
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.
-- Execution units 40
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Shaders 320
-- GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
-- Max. displays --
GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
-- Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
 
 

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

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 ECC No
pci PCIe pci
-- Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
No AES-NI Yes
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
 
 

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.
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
45 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Q3/2009 Release date Q2/2014
Wolfdale (Penryn) Architecture Haswell H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
PGA 478 Socket BGA 1364
3.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
-- Release price --