Intel Core i7-4950HQ vs AMD A4-4000
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4950HQ and AMD A4-4000 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4950HQ
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- Around 20% higher clock speed: 3.60 GHz vs 3 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 22 nm vs 32 nm
- Around 38% lower typical power consumption: 47 Watt vs 65 Watt
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz vs 3 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm vs 32 nm |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 Watt vs 65 Watt |
Reasons to consider the AMD A4-4000
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
| L2 cache | 1024 KB (per core) vs 1024 KB |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4950HQ
CPU 2: AMD A4-4000
| Name | Intel Core i7-4950HQ | AMD A4-4000 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1133 | |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 1146 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 359 | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 525 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.915 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 2.86 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.096 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.774 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 1.385 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 367 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2039 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4280 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 367 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2039 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4280 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4950HQ | AMD A4-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Crystal Well | Richland |
| Launch date | 1 June 2013 | June 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $657 | |
| Place in performance rating | not rated | 2132 |
| Processor Number | i7-4950HQ | |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | |
| Status | Launched | |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.40 GHz | |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | |
| Die size | 260 mm | 246 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 128 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1024 KB | 1024 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6144 KB | |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 32 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 100 °C | 70 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 | |
| Transistor count | 1700 Million | 1178 million |
| Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
| Supported memory types | DDR3L 1333/1600 | DDR3 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0xD26 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 200 MHz | |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.30 GHz | |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.3 GHz | |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics 5200 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| DisplayPort | ||
| eDP | ||
| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | |
| VGA | ||
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over VGA | 2880x1800@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 32mm x 1.65mm | |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1364 | FM2 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 Watt | 65 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
| PCI Express revision | 3 | |
| PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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