Intel Core i7-4950HQ vs Core i7-8700B

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Combined performance score

i7-8700B
7.80
+80.6%

Core i7-8700B outperforms Core i7-4950HQ by 81% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking8461246
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money15.89no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Crystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date3 April 2018 (5 years old)7 June 2013 (10 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$657
Current price$172 (0.6x MSRP)no data
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Technical specs

Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.2 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus support4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size154 mm2264 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ. 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 WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+no data
FDIno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-Vno data+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memory64 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.3 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPortno data+
HDMIno data+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ.

PCIe version3.03
PCI Express lanes1616

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 7.80 4.32
Integrated graphics card 3.08 2.97
Recency 3 April 2018 7 June 2013
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Cost $303 $657
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 47 Watt

The Core i7-8700B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4950HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-8700B is a desktop processor while Core i7-4950HQ is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-8700B and Core i7-4950HQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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