FX-4350 vs i7-7700HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7700HQ
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.35
+108%
FX-4350
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 125 Watt
2.09

Core i7-7700HQ outperforms FX-4350 by a whopping 108% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13621888
Place by popularity77not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency9.151.58
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-H (2017)Vishera (2012−2015)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)29 April 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 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 speed2.8 GHz4.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache256K (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache6 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size126 mm2315 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C61 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+
P0 Vcore voltageno dataMin: 1.275 V - Max: 1.4 V

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 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
SocketFCBGA1440AM3+
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+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

Security technologies

Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630On certain motherboards (Chipset feature)
Max video memory64 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 i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350.

PCIe version3.0n/a
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-7700HQ 4.35
+108%
FX-4350 2.09

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.

i7-7700HQ 6907
+108%
FX-4350 3321

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.

i7-7700HQ 1163
+162%
FX-4350 444

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.

i7-7700HQ 3606
+226%
FX-4350 1107

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-7700HQ 9510
+106%
FX-4350 4620

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.35 2.09
Recency 3 January 2017 29 April 2013
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

i7-7700HQ has a 108.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 177.8% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7700HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the FX-4350 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-7700HQ is a notebook processor while FX-4350 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-7700HQ and FX-4350, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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