EPYC 7413 vs i7-5950HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5950HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
5.05
EPYC 7413
2021
24 cores / 48 threads, 180 Watt
32.47
+543%

EPYC 7413 outperforms i7-5950HQ by a whopping 543% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1198121
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data14.84
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core i7AMD EPYC
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2014−2019)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date2 June 2015 (9 years ago)12 January 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$623$1,825

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 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)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads848
Base clock speed2.9 GHz2.65 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier2926.5
L1 cache256 KB1536 KB
L2 cache1 MB12 MB
L3 cache6 MB128 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm+
Die size182 mm24x 81 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,600 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 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)2
SocketFCBGA1364SP3
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt180 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 6200N/A
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 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 i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes16128

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.

i7-5950HQ 5.05
EPYC 7413 32.47
+543%

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.

i7-5950HQ 7807
EPYC 7413 50223
+543%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.05 32.47
Recency 2 June 2015 12 January 2021
Physical cores 4 24
Threads 8 48
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 180 Watt

i7-5950HQ has 283% lower power consumption.

EPYC 7413, on the other hand, has a 543% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 7413 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-5950HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-5950HQ is a notebook processor while EPYC 7413 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5950HQ and EPYC 7413, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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