i7-4770HQ vs i5-8279U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-8279U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
4.71
+23.6%
Core i7-4770HQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.81

Core i5-8279U outperforms Core i7-4770HQ by a significant 24% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking12771475
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i7
Power efficiency15.917.67
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-U (2018−2019)Crystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date3 April 2019 (5 years ago)1 July 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$320$434

Detailed specifications

Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate4 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplierno data22
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size126 mm2264 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data100 °C
Number of transistors2,300 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1528FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM128 MBno data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth37.5 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memory32 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hz3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-8279U and Core i7-4770HQ.

PCIe version3.03
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-8279U 4.71
+23.6%
i7-4770HQ 3.81

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-8279U 7484
+23.5%
i7-4770HQ 6058

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-8279U 1197
+16.4%
i7-4770HQ 1028

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-8279U 3720
+8.1%
i7-4770HQ 3441

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i5-8279U 8
+20.7%
i7-4770HQ 7

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i5-8279U 750
+18.1%
i7-4770HQ 635

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i5-8279U 168
+26.9%
i7-4770HQ 132

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i5-8279U 1.93
+31.3%
i7-4770HQ 1.47

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.71 3.81
Integrated graphics card 4.49 3.07
Recency 3 April 2019 1 July 2014
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 47 Watt

i5-8279U has a 23.6% higher aggregate performance score, 46.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 4 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 67.9% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-8279U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4770HQ in performance tests.


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