i3-10100F vs i7-5850HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5850HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.44
Core i3-10100F
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.67
+27.7%

i3-10100F outperforms i7-5850HQ by a significant 28% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13191117
Place by popularitynot in top-10019
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.91
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2014−2019)Comet Lake (2020)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)12 October 2020 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$434$122

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F 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 speed2.7 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size182 mm2126 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1200
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s41.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200no data
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F.

PCIe version3.03.0
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.

i7-5850HQ 4.44
i3-10100F 5.67
+27.7%

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.

i7-5850HQ 6866
i3-10100F 8766
+27.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.44 5.67
Recency 2 June 2015 12 October 2020
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 65 Watt

i7-5850HQ has 38.3% lower power consumption.

i3-10100F, on the other hand, has a 27.7% higher aggregate performance score, and an age advantage of 5 years.

The Core i3-10100F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5850HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-5850HQ is a notebook processor while Core i3-10100F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5850HQ and Core i3-10100F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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