Intel Core i7-7920HQ vs Intel Core i5-4278U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7920HQ and Intel Core i5-4278U 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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 i7-7920HQ
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 5 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 32% higher clock speed: 4.10 GHz vs 3.10 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- 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
- 2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- Around 30% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2226 vs 1707
- 2.6x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7367 vs 2821
- Around 37% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 939 vs 687
- 2.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3471 vs 1505
- 2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.257 vs 2.179
- 2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 79.392 vs 35.732
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.648 vs 0.258
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.417 vs 1.045
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.313 vs 2.564
- Around 64% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1881 vs 1145
- Around 64% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1881 vs 1145
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 3 January 2017 vs 21 July 2014 |
Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz vs 3.10 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
L1 cache | 256 KB vs 128 KB |
L2 cache | 1 MB vs 512 KB |
L3 cache | 8 MB vs 3 MB |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 16 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2226 vs 1707 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 7367 vs 2821 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 939 vs 687 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3471 vs 1505 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.257 vs 2.179 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 79.392 vs 35.732 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.648 vs 0.258 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.417 vs 1.045 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.313 vs 2.564 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1881 vs 1145 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1881 vs 1145 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4278U
- Around 61% lower typical power consumption: 28 Watt vs 45 Watt
- Around 91% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2044 vs 1071
- Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3331 vs 1985
- Around 91% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2044 vs 1071
- Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3331 vs 1985
Specifications (specs) | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 28 Watt vs 45 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2044 vs 1071 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3331 vs 1985 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2044 vs 1071 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3331 vs 1985 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7920HQ
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4278U
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) |
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Name | Intel Core i7-7920HQ | Intel Core i5-4278U |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2226 | 1707 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 7367 | 2821 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 939 | 687 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3471 | 1505 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.257 | 2.179 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 79.392 | 35.732 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.648 | 0.258 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.417 | 1.045 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.313 | 2.564 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1881 | 1145 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1071 | 2044 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1985 | 3331 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1881 | 1145 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1071 | 2044 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1985 | 3331 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-7920HQ | Intel Core i5-4278U | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Haswell |
Launch date | 3 January 2017 | 21 July 2014 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | $315 |
Place in performance rating | 1965 | 1969 |
Processor Number | i7-7920HQ | i5-4278U |
Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.10 GHz | 2.60 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI2 |
L1 cache | 256 KB | 128 KB |
L2 cache | 1 MB | 512 KB |
L3 cache | 8 MB | 3 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100 °C |
Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
Number of threads | 8 | 4 |
Die size | 181 mm | |
Transistor count | 1300 Million | |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 37.5 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 16 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600 | DDR3L-1333, 1600; LPDDR3-1333, 1600 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x591B | 0xA2E |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 200 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 GHz | 1.10 GHz |
Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.1 GHz |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Max video memory | 64 GB | 2 GB |
Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | Intel® Iris® Graphics 5100 |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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4K resolution support | ||
Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 3200x2000@60Hz |
Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@30Hz | 3280x2000@60Hz |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 12 | 11.2/12 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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Configurable TDP-down | 35 W | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 42mm x 28mm | 40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm |
Sockets supported | FCBGA1440 | FCBGA1168 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt | 28 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 12 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | 4x1, 2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
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® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Speed Shift technology | ||
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) |