Intel Core i7-4850EQ vs AMD C-50

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Intel Core i7-4850EQ or Intel Core i7-4850EQ – 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 i7-4850EQ 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 i7-4850EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The AMD C-50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD C
Intel Core i 4000 Group AMD C
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i7-4850EQ Name AMD C-50
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4850EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4850EQ is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD C-50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-50 is 1.0 GHz
8 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4850EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4850EQ 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 AMD C-50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-50 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
320 Shaders 80
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
7.5 Generation 3
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
22 nm Technology 40 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 11
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
40 Execution units 1
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2010
 
 

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 h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC 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.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 1
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
Yes ECC No
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 9 W watts.
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4850EQ 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD C-50 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
BGA 1364 Socket BGA 413
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
-- Release price --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
Haswell S Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Monolithic Chip design --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
22 nm Technology 40 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2011