Intel Core i5-6350HQ vs Intel Core i7-4700MQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-6350HQ or Intel Core i5-6350HQ – 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 i5-6350HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6350HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4700MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4700MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6350HQ Name Intel Core i7-4700MQ
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6350HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6350HQ is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4700MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4700MQ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
4 Threads 8
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6350HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6350HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4700MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4700MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
12.0 Direct X 11.1
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
576 Shaders 160
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
72 Execution units 20
9 Generation 7.5
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
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 34.1 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 25.6 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
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
 
 

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 47 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
35 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6350HQ 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 i7-4700MQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q1/2016 Release date Q2/2013
-- 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
Skylake H Architecture Haswell H
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1440 Socket PGA 946
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
306 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4700MQ
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3410
3410
Intel Core i5-6350HQ
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
2788
2788

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4700MQ
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
2698
2698
Intel Core i5-6350HQ
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
2523
2523

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6350HQ
4C 4T @ 2.3 GHz
1046
1046
Intel Core i7-4700MQ
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1004
1004