Core i5-6300HQ vs Core i7-4722HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4722HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 37 Watt
3.63
+19.4%

Core i7-4722HQ outperforms Core i5-6300HQ by a moderate 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking14321551
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date1 January 2015 (9 years ago)1 September 2015 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$250
Current priceno data$936 (3.7x MSRP)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size177 mm2122 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1400 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPPno data-
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPXno data+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.1 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 530
Max video memory2 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz950 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60HzN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i5-6300HQ.

PCIe version33.0
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.

i7-4722HQ 3.63
+19.4%
i5-6300HQ 3.04

Core i7-4722HQ outperforms Core i5-6300HQ by 19% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-4722HQ 5620
+19.4%
i5-6300HQ 4707

Core i7-4722HQ outperforms Core i5-6300HQ by 19% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4722HQ 814
i5-6300HQ 992
+21.9%

Core i5-6300HQ outperforms Core i7-4722HQ by 22% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4722HQ 2882
+6%
i5-6300HQ 2720

Core i7-4722HQ outperforms Core i5-6300HQ by 6% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.63 3.04
Integrated graphics card 1.84 2.59
Recency 1 January 2015 1 September 2015
Threads 8 4
Cost $378 $250
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 45 Watt

The Core i7-4722HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-6300HQ in performance tests.


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