Intel Core i7-7920HQ vs Intel Core i7-5600U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7920HQ and Intel Core i7-5600U 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 i7-5600U

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7920HQ

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 28% higher clock speed: 4.10 GHz vs 3.20 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
4x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Around 26% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2227 vs 1769
2.4x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7376 vs 3026
Around 34% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 939 vs 700
2.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3471 vs 1503
2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.257 vs 2.244
2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 79.392 vs 39.132
2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.648 vs 0.299
2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.417 vs 1.037
2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.313 vs 2.801
Around 61% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1881 vs 1168
Around 61% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1881 vs 1168

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 January 2017 vs 5 January 2015
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.10 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB vs 128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB vs 512 KB
L3 cache	8 MB vs 4 MB
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 16 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2227 vs 1769
PassMark - CPU mark	7376 vs 3026
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	939 vs 700
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3471 vs 1503
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.257 vs 2.244
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	79.392 vs 39.132
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.648 vs 0.299
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.417 vs 1.037
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.313 vs 2.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1881 vs 1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1881 vs 1168

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-5600U

Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105°C vs 100°C
3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 45 Watt
Around 85% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1977 vs 1071
Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3342 vs 1985
Around 85% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1977 vs 1071
Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3342 vs 1985

Specifications (specs)
Maximum core temperature	105°C vs 100°C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt vs 45 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1977 vs 1071
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3342 vs 1985
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1977 vs 1071
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3342 vs 1985

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7920HQ
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-5600U

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2227

1769

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

7376

3026

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

939

700

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3471

1503

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.257

2.244

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

79.392

39.132

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.648

0.299

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.417

1.037

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6.313

2.801

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1881

1168

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1071

1977

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1985

3342

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1881

1168

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1071

1977

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1985

3342

Name	Intel Core i7-7920HQ	Intel Core i7-5600U
PassMark - Single thread mark	2227	1769
PassMark - CPU mark	7376	3026
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	939	700
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3471	1503
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.257	2.244
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	79.392	39.132
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.648	0.299
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.417	1.037
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.313	2.801
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1881	1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	1071	1977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	1985	3342
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1881	1168
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	1071	1977
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	1985	3342

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-7920HQ	Intel Core i7-5600U
Essentials
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake	Broadwell
Launch date	3 January 2017	5 January 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$378	$393
Place in performance rating	1964	1952
Processor Number	i7-7920HQ	i7-5600U
Series	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 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	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	105°C
Maximum frequency	4.10 GHz	3.20 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	8	4
Die size		82 mm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)		105 °C
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	0x1616
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	300 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz	950 MHz
Graphics max frequency	1.1 GHz	950 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	16 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
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	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@30Hz	2560x1600@60Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	11.2/12
OpenGL	4.5	4.3
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	7.5 W
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	42mm x 28mm	40mm x 24mm x 1.3mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1440	FCBGA1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 Watt	15 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency		600 MHz
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	12
PCI Express revision	3.0	2.0
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
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® Fast Memory Access
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)