Intel Core i7-4870HQ | AMD RX-418GD | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-4870HQ and the AMD RX-418GD 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 RX-418GD which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD R (6) |
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H (38) | CPU group | AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) |
4 | Generation | 1 |
Haswell H | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | 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 RX-418GD clocks with 1.80 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (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 R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.20 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | 3 |
22 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
40 | Compute units | 6 |
320 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.1 | 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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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 | GPU | AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
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 RX-418GD supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-4870HQ has a TDP of 47 W. The TDP of the AMD RX-418GD 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 RX-418GD |
47 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 12 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-4870HQ has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of AMD RX-418GD is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
22 nm | Technology | 28 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 | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q3/2014 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 @ 1.20 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ | AMD RX-418GD |
MSI GS30 GS30-2MD16SR2 Hewlett Packard HP OMEN Pro |
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