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Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Intel Core i5-8305G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-7700HQ or Intel Core i5-8305G - 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 Core i7-7700HQ has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-7700HQ was released in Q1/2017. The Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-8305G was released in Q1/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (300) | Family | Intel Core i5 (336) |
Intel Core i 7000H (10) | CPU group | Intel Core i 8000G (5) |
7 | Generation | 8 |
Kaby Lake H | Architecture | Kaby Lake G Refresh |
Notebook | Segment | Notebook |
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-7700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 2.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-8305G has 4 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8305G is at 2.80 GHz (3.80 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8305G |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz | Frequency | 2.80 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.80 GHz |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-7700HQ or Intel Core i5-8305G 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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Intel HD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.93 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.01 GHz |
9.5 | GPU Generation | 8 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 6 |
24 | Compute units | 20 |
192 | Shader | 1280 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12.1 |
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 HD Graphics 630 | GPU | AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-7700HQ can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-8305G 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 Core i7-7700HQ | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8305G |
DDR4-2400, DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-2400 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
38.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 45 W, while the Intel Core i5-8305G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8305G |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-7700HQ is manufactured in 14 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-8305G is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-8305G |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1440 | Socket | BGA 2270 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Intel HD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL @ 1.01 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-8305G
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Intel Core i5-8305G |
Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2017) | Unknown |