Intel Core i7-4980HQ vs Intel Core i5-4260U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4980HQ and Intel Core i5-4260U 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 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4980HQ
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 48% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 2.70 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Around 49% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2172 vs 1454
- 2.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6524 vs 2304
- Around 53% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 896 vs 584
- 2.6x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3199 vs 1233
- 2.9x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.922 vs 1.676
- 3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 86.645 vs 29.102
- 3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.626 vs 0.212
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.089 vs 0.825
- 3.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.346 vs 1.921
- Around 47% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1607 vs 1091
- Around 47% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1607 vs 1091
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 21 July 2014 vs 14 April 2014 |
| Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz vs 2.70 GHz |
| L1 cache | 256 KB vs 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB vs 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB vs 3 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB vs 16 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2172 vs 1454 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6524 vs 2304 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 896 vs 584 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3199 vs 1233 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.922 vs 1.676 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 86.645 vs 29.102 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.626 vs 0.212 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.089 vs 0.825 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.346 vs 1.921 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1607 vs 1091 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1607 vs 1091 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4260U
- 3.1x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 47 Watt
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 47 Watt |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4980HQ
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4260U
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| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4980HQ | Intel Core i5-4260U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2172 | 1454 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6524 | 2304 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 896 | 584 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3199 | 1233 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.922 | 1.676 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 86.645 | 29.102 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.626 | 0.212 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.089 | 0.825 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.346 | 1.921 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1607 | 1091 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1607 | 1091 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2076 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3744 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2076 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3744 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4980HQ | Intel Core i5-4260U | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Crystal Well | Haswell |
| Launch date | 21 July 2014 | 14 April 2014 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $623 | $325 |
| Place in performance rating | 1992 | 2000 |
| Processor Number | i7-4980HQ | i5-4260U |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.80 GHz | 1.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
| Die size | 260 mm | 181 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 512 KB |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 100 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 4 |
| Transistor count | 1700 Million | 1300 Million |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3L 1333/1600 | DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0xD26 | 0xA26 |
| Graphics base frequency | 200 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.30 GHz | 1.00 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.3 GHz | 1 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 | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics 5200 | Intel® HD Graphics 5000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| VGA | ||
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Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | 3200x2000@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@60Hz | 3280x2000@60Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | 2880x1800@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 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 | 40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1364 | FCBGA1168 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 Watt | 15 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 12 |
| PCI Express revision | 3 | 2.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4 | 4x1, 2x4 |
| Integrated IDE | ||
| Integrated LAN | ||
| Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports | 4 | |
| Number of USB ports | 4 | |
| PCI support | ||
| Total number of SATA ports | 4 | |
| UART | ||
| USB revision | 3.0 | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
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® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) | ||
| HD Audio | ||
| Intel® Active Management technology (AMT) | ||
| Intel® ME Firmware Version | 9.5 | |
| Intel® Rapid Storage technology (RST) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Matrix Storage | ||
| Smart Connect | ||
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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