Intel Core i7-4770K vs Intel Core i7-4850HQ

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Intel Core i7-4770K or Intel Core i7-4770K – 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 i7-4770K 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 i7-4770K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4850HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4850HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4770K Name Intel Core i7-4850HQ
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000 Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4770K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4770K is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4850HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4850HQ is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.5 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4770K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4770K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 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 i7-4850HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4850HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
11.1 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 320
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 40
7.5 Generation 7.5
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 84 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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
84 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4770K 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 Core i7-4850HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2013
-- 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
Haswell S Architecture Haswell H
22 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1364
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
292 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
14700
14700
Intel Core i7-4850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
11980
11980

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3946
3946
Intel Core i7-4850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3648
3648

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3813
3813
Intel Core i7-4850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3150
3150

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
3715
3715
Intel Core i7-4850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3327
3327

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
1165
1165
Intel Core i7-4850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1007
1007

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4770K
4C 8T @ 3.5 GHz
709
709
Intel Core i7-4850HQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
666
666