Intel Core i7-8550U vs Intel Core i5-6300HQ
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8550U and Intel Core i5-6300HQ 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 i7-8550U
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 25% higher clock speed: 4.00 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 45 Watt
- Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2032 vs 1787
- Around 25% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5866 vs 4687
- Around 10% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 814 vs 743
- Around 2% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2456 vs 2417
- Around 2% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2686 vs 2633
- Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1724 vs 1369
- Around 24% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3395 vs 2740
- Around 16% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5482 vs 4726
- Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1724 vs 1369
- Around 24% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3395 vs 2740
- Around 16% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5482 vs 4726
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 vs 1 September 2015 |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz vs 3.20 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB vs 6 MB |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 45 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2032 vs 1787 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5866 vs 4687 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 814 vs 743 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2456 vs 2417 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2686 vs 2633 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1724 vs 1369 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3395 vs 2740 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5482 vs 4726 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1724 vs 1369 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3395 vs 2740 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5482 vs 4726 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6300HQ
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- 3.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 11.014 vs 3.494
- Around 52% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 98.692 vs 65.027
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.147 vs 0.464
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.785 vs 1.792
- 5.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 23.544 vs 4.384
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 11.014 vs 3.494 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 98.692 vs 65.027 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.147 vs 0.464 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.785 vs 1.792 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 23.544 vs 4.384 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8550U
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-6300HQ
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| Name | Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel Core i5-6300HQ |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2032 | 1787 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5866 | 4687 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 814 | 743 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2456 | 2417 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2686 | 2633 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 3.494 | 11.014 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.027 | 98.692 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.464 | 1.147 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.792 | 3.785 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 4.384 | 23.544 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1724 | 1369 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3395 | 2740 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5482 | 4726 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1724 | 1369 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3395 | 2740 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5482 | 4726 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-8550U | Intel Core i5-6300HQ | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake R | Skylake |
| Launch date | 21 August 2017 | 1 September 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $409 | $250 |
| Place in performance rating | 1397 | 1418 |
| Processor Number | i7-8550U | i5-6300HQ |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 1.80 GHz | 2.30 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| Die size | 123 mm | 122 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.00 GHz | 3.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 4 |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5917 | 0x191B |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | 950 MHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
| Graphics max frequency | 950 MHz | |
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| 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 | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W | 35 W |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W | |
| Configurable TDP-up Frequency | 2.00 GHz | |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm X 24mm | 42mm x 28mm |
| Sockets supported | FC-BGA1356 | FCBGA1440 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt | 45 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
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® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
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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