i7-4770K vs i7-4950HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4950HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.15
Core i7-4770K
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 84 Watt
4.49
+8.2%

Core i7-4770K outperforms Core i7-4950HQ by a small 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13961326
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.64
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7 (Desktop)
Power efficiency8.365.06
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date7 June 2013 (11 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$399

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K 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 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size264 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.25 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hz1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K.

PCIe version3Up to 3.0
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.

i7-4950HQ 4.15
i7-4770K 4.49
+8.2%

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.

i7-4950HQ 7
i7-4770K 8
+10.7%

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.

i7-4950HQ 1.61
i7-4770K 1.77
+9.9%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.15 4.49
Integrated graphics card 3.07 1.84
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 84 Watt

i7-4950HQ has 66.8% faster integrated GPU, and 78.7% lower power consumption.

i7-4770K, on the other hand, has a 8.2% higher aggregate performance score.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K.

Be aware that Core i7-4950HQ is a notebook processor while Core i7-4770K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-4770K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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