Intel Core i7-8850H vs Intel Core i7-3720QM
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8850H and Intel Core i7-3720QM 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 i7-8850H
- CPU is newer: launch date 5 year(s) 10 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 19% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 28% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2380 vs 1866
- Around 80% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10194 vs 5667
- Around 48% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1025 vs 693
- Around 74% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4588 vs 2642
- 3.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 48.986 vs 15.959
- Around 91% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 10.144 vs 5.316
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 1 March 2018 vs 23 April 2012 |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz vs 3.60 GHz |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
| L1 cache | 384 KB vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB vs 6 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2380 vs 1866 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10194 vs 5667 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1025 vs 693 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4588 vs 2642 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 48.986 vs 15.959 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.144 vs 5.316 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3720QM
- Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 105 °C vs 100°C
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 13.746 vs 6.078
- Around 82% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.65 vs 0.358
- Around 27% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.801 vs 2.206
- Around 76% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3758 vs 2132
- Around 76% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3758 vs 2132
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum core temperature | 105 °C vs 100°C |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 13.746 vs 6.078 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.65 vs 0.358 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.801 vs 2.206 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3758 vs 2132 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3758 vs 2132 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8850H
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3720QM
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| Name | Intel Core i7-8850H | Intel Core i7-3720QM |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2380 | 1866 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10194 | 5667 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1025 | 693 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4588 | 2642 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.078 | 13.746 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 48.986 | 15.959 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.358 | 0.65 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.206 | 2.801 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 10.144 | 5.316 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2025 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1223 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2132 | 3758 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2025 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1223 | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2132 | 3758 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-8850H | Intel Core i7-3720QM | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Ivy Bridge |
| Launch date | 1 March 2018 | 23 April 2012 |
| Place in performance rating | 1897 | 1890 |
| Price now | $395 | $359 |
| Processor Number | i7-8850H | i7-3720QM |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 9.97 | 6.66 |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.60 GHz | 2.60 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 149 mm | 160 mm |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 105 °C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.30 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 Million | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.8 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E9B | 0x166 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.25 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.25 GHz | |
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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| HDMI | ||
| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
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| SDVO | ||
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Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@30Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | |
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 | 37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1224) |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1440 | FCBGA1224, FCPGA988 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt | 45 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 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) | ||
| Anti-Theft technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® AVX |
| 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® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| 4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
| Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
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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