Intel Core2 Duo E4500 | Intel Core i7-7920HQ | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core2 Duo E4500 or Intel Core i7-7920HQ - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core2 Duo E4500 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core2 Duo E4500 was released in Q3/2007. The Intel Core i7-7920HQ has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7920HQ was released in Q1/2017. |
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Intel Core2 Duo (29) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000 (15) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000H (10) |
1 | Generation | 7 |
Conroe (Core) | Architecture | Kaby Lake H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-6920HQ |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core2 Duo E4500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E4500 is 2.20 GHz while the Intel Core i7-7920HQ has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7920HQ is at 3.10 GHz (4.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7920HQ |
2 | Cores | 4 |
2 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.20 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core2 Duo E4500 or Intel Core i7-7920HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.10 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 64 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core2 Duo E4500 can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-7920HQ supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 38.4 GB/s. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7920HQ |
DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 3.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 20 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 19.7 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core2 Duo E4500 is 65 W, while the Intel Core i7-7920HQ has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7920HQ |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 45 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core2 Duo E4500 is manufactured in 65 nm and has 2.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i7-7920HQ is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4500 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7920HQ |
65 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
LGA 775 | Socket | BGA 1440 |
VT-x | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2007 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz |
Intel Core2 Duo E4500
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7920HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core2 Duo E4500 | Intel Core i7-7920HQ |
Unknown | Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2017) |