i7-4850HQ vs i7-9750HF

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-9750HF
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
6.68
+73.1%
Core i7-4850HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.86

Core i7-9750HF outperforms Core i7-4850HQ by an impressive 73% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10391460
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency14.057.77
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Crystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)2 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$468

Detailed specifications

Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 2.0
Bus rate8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplierno data23
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size149 mm2264 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C100 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ. 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++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133DDR3
Maximum memory size128 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth41.8 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-9750HF and Core i7-4850HQ.

PCIe version3.03
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-9750HF 6.68
+73.1%
i7-4850HQ 3.86

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-9750HF 10610
+73%
i7-4850HQ 6134

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-9750HF 1367
+37.4%
i7-4850HQ 995

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-9750HF 4851
+54%
i7-4850HQ 3151

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.68 3.86
Recency 23 April 2019 2 June 2013
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 47 Watt

i7-9750HF has a 73.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 4.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-9750HF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4850HQ in performance tests.


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