Processor comparison
Intel Core i5-7600K vs Intel Core i7-4950HQ
Intel
Intel Core i5-7600K
Intel Socket 1151
3800 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2016
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i7-4950HQ
Intel BGA1364
2400 MHz
4 cores
Jun 2013
MOBILE
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i5-7600K118%
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-7600K127%
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i5-7600K109%
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7600K
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 27% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 9% higher multi threaded performance.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 18% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4950HQ
- 48 watts lower power draw.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-7600K
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-4950HQ |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| TXT | | |
| TSX | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-4950HQ |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Kabylake | Intel_Haswell |
| Market | Desktop | Mobile |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Kaby Lake | Crystalwell |
| Release Date | Sep 2016 | Jun 2013 |
Cores
| Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-4950HQ |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel HD 5200 |
Cache
| Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-4950HQ |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 8192 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-4950HQ |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel BGA1364 |
| Max Case Temp | 72°C | 100°C |
| Package | | FC-BGA1364 |
| Die Size | unknown | 264mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-4950HQ |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3800 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 4000 MHz | 3600 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 95 W | 47 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-7600K4800 points
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ4032 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i5-7600K18240 points
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ12902 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-7600K2.02
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ1.61
points - higher is better
Cinebench R11.5 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-7600K7.87
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ7.38
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-7600K179.5
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ (simulated)139.14
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i5-7600K674
- Intel Core i7-4950HQ (simulated)596.16
points - higher is better