Intel Core i7-7700HQ vs Intel Core i5-7440HQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7700HQ or Intel Core i7-7700HQ – 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 i7-7700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7440HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-7700HQ Name Intel Core i5-7440HQ
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 7000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7440HQ is 2.8 GHz
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-7440HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7440HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
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 38.4 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 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1866, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7700HQ 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 i5-7440HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- 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
Kaby Lake H Architecture Kaby Lake H
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- 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 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14668
14668
Intel Core i5-7440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
12484
12484

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3689
3689
Intel Core i5-7440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3541
3541

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3324
3324
Intel Core i5-7440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2896
2896

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7440HQ
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1277
1277
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1178
1178