Intel Core i5-7300HQ vs Intel Celeron 2970M

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Performance
Core i5-7300HQ166% better
6,04216% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Core i5-7300HQ has 166% better performance than the Celeron 2970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-7300HQ
24.1720% of 121.53
Celeron 2970M
No data available

The Core i5-7300HQ has 20% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-7300HQ CPU

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2017 with a suggested retail price of $250. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Kaby Lake-H microarchitecture. The i5-7300HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 630 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-7300HQ supports DDR4-2400, DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-7300HQ has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-7300HQ features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.5 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.5 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-7300HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 630. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i5-7300HQ has the 383rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 16.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,042 score and $250 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 24.17. This is the 148th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Celeron 2970M CPU

The Intel Celeron 2970M is a 2-core (2-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The 2970M is compatible with FCPGA946 motherboards and is fabricated on a 22 nm manufacturing process.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Celeron 2970M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron 2970M features 2 total cores which can process 2 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2200.0 MHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Celeron 2970M does not include an integrated graphics solution. A dedicated graphics card will be required if you require a monitor with your computer.

Benchmark Performance

The Celeron 2970M has the 589th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.14% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2017--
Launch Price (MSRP)$250--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-7300HQ166% better
6,04216% of 36,991
Celeron 2970M
2,272.56% of 36,991

The Core i5-7300HQ has 166% better performance than the Celeron 2970M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-7300HQ is ranked 383rd with a score of 6,042, and the Celeron 2970M is ranked 589th with a score of 2,272.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-7300HQ
24.1720% of 121.53
Celeron 2970M
No data available

The Core i5-7300HQ has 46% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-7300HQ's 24.17 performance per dollar ranks it 148th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-7300HQ or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-8265U6,222+3%
Processor N1006,129+1%
Core i5-7300HQ6,042
Core i3-N3004,983-18%
Core i7-840QM4,686-22%
Core M-5Y10c2,311-62%
PRO A12-9800B2,275-62%
Celeron 2970M2,272.5-62%
A8-3500M2,247-63%
A8-4500M2,243-63%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i5-7300HQ orCeleron 2970M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+9%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+8%
Celeron J412525.29+5%
Core i7-11390H24.89+3%
Core i7-1195G724.5+1%
Core i5-7300HQ24.17
Core i7-7820HQ24.12-0%
Core i7-7700HQ23.37-3%
Core i5-8365U21.53-11%
Xeon E3-1505M v521.5-11%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,042
(+165.87%)
2,272.5
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,856
(+217.33%)
900
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
513
(+212.8%)
164
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
142
(+67.06%)
85
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,042
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,119
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
5,093
(+239.31%)
1,501
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,957
(+57.19%)
1,245
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors--960 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
SeriesCore i5--
MicroarchitectureKaby Lake-H--
CodenameKaby Lake-H--
Memory SupportDDR4-2400, DDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
Cores42
Threads42
Clock Speed2.5 GHz2200.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.5 GHz--
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier25.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache6 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
SocketIntel BGA 1440FCPGA946
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)45 W37 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i5-7300HQCeleron 2970M
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630--
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI--

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.