Intel Core i7-4870HQ | AMD A8-5550M | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4870HQ and the AMD A8-5550M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the AMD A8-5550M which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2013. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD A (112) |
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H (38) | CPU group | AMD A8-5000M (3) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Haswell H | Architecture | Richland (Piledriver) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-4870HQ is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD A8-5550M clocks with 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.10 GHz |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8550G |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.52 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.72 GHz |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 5 |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
40 | Compute units | 4 |
320 | Shader | 256 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
11.1 | DirectX Version | 11 |
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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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8550G |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-4870HQ, while the AMD A8-5550M supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1600 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4870HQ has a TDP of 47 W. The TDP of the AMD A8-5550M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
47 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4870HQ has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD A8-5550M is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | Characteristic | AMD A8-5550M |
22 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1364 | Socket | FS1r2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q2/2013 |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
AMD Radeon HD 8550G @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD A8-5550M
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | AMD A8-5550M |
MSI GS30 GS30-2MD16SR2 Hewlett Packard HP OMEN Pro |
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