Intel Core i7-4770HQ vs Intel Pentium 2127U

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Intel Core i7-4770HQ or Intel Core i7-4770HQ – 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 i7-4770HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4770HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The Intel Pentium 2127U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 2127U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-4770HQ Name Intel Pentium 2127U
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Pentium 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770HQ is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The Intel Pentium 2127U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 2127U is 1.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770HQ 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.
The Intel Pentium 2127U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 2127U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1), which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
22 nm Technology 22 nm
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
40 Execution units 6
7.5 Generation 7
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
320 Shaders 48
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11.1 Direct X 11.0
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2012
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge GT1)
 
 

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.
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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 17 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770HQ is manufactured using a 22 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 Pentium 2127U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
22 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Haswell H Architecture Ivy Bridge U
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2013
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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