Intel Core i5-8250U vs Core i7-4850HQ

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Combined performance score

i7-4850HQ
3.99

Core i5-8250U outperforms Core i7-4850HQ by 1% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13211317
Place by popularitynot in top-10039
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Kaby Lake Refresh (2017−2019)
Release date29 April 2013 (10 years old)21 August 2017 (6 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$468$297
Current price$873 (1.9x MSRP)$668 (2.2x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U 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 speed2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size264 mm2123 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPPno data-
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s37.5 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 620
Max video memory2 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA1920x1200@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4850HQ and Core i5-8250U.

PCIe version33.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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.

i7-4850HQ 3.99
i5-8250U 4.01
+0.5%

Core i5-8250U outperforms Core i7-4850HQ by 1% in our combined 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%

i7-4850HQ 6126
i5-8250U 6158
+0.5%

Core i5-8250U outperforms Core i7-4850HQ by 1% 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%

i7-4850HQ 1028
+33.3%
i5-8250U 771

Core i7-4850HQ outperforms Core i5-8250U by 33% 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%

i7-4850HQ 3286
+66.7%
i5-8250U 1971

Core i7-4850HQ outperforms Core i5-8250U by 67% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i7-4850HQ 6640
+20%
i5-8250U 5533

Core i7-4850HQ outperforms Core i5-8250U by 20% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i7-4850HQ 22559
+25.4%
i5-8250U 17987

Core i7-4850HQ outperforms Core i5-8250U by 25% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i7-4850HQ 6
+3.9%
i5-8250U 6

Core i7-4850HQ outperforms Core i5-8250U by 4% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-4850HQ 578
+2.8%
i5-8250U 562

Core i7-4850HQ outperforms Core i5-8250U by 3% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-4850HQ 133
i5-8250U 143
+7.5%

Core i5-8250U outperforms Core i7-4850HQ by 8% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i7-4850HQ 1.48
i5-8250U 1.64
+10.8%

Core i5-8250U outperforms Core i7-4850HQ by 11% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.99 4.01
Integrated graphics card 2.97 2.41
Recency 29 April 2013 21 August 2017
Cost $468 $297
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 15 Watt

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