i7-11700B vs i7-4950HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4950HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.30
Core i7-11700B
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.73
+243%

Core i7-11700B outperforms Core i7-4950HQ by a whopping 243% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1377505
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.3420.66
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)no data
Release date2 June 2013 (11 years ago)1 April 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657no data

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)no data
L2 cache1 MBno data
L3 cache6 MB24 MB
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size264 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3Up to 3200 MT/s
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4950HQ and Core i7-11700B.

PCIe version3no data
PCI Express lanes1620

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.30 14.73
Recency 2 June 2013 1 April 2021
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 65 Watt

i7-4950HQ has 38.3% lower power consumption.

i7-11700B, on the other hand, has a 242.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i7-11700B is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4950HQ in performance tests.


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