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).

Intel Core i7-7920HQ

Intel Core i5-4278U

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: 2227 vs 1707
2.6x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7366 vs 2819
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	2227 vs 1707
PassMark - CPU mark	7366 vs 2819
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

CPU 1

CPU 2

2227

1707

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

7366

2819

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

939

687

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3471

1505

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.257

2.179

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

79.392

35.732

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.648

0.258

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.417

1.045

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6.313

2.564

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1881

1145

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1071

2044

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1985

3331

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1881

1145

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1071

2044

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1985

3331

Name	Intel Core i7-7920HQ	Intel Core i5-4278U
PassMark - Single thread mark	2227	1707
PassMark - CPU mark	7366	2819
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
Essentials
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
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
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
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
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3	3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
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
DirectX	12	11.2/12
OpenGL	4.5	4.3
Compatibility
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
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
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
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
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)