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Intel Core i7-4980HQ vs AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

Intel
VS
AMD
Performance
Core i7-4980HQ2% better
10,20128% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 5500U
10,04027% of 36,991

The Core i7-4980HQ has 2% better performance than the Ryzen 5 5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-4980HQ
No data available
Ryzen 5 5500U
No data available

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-4980HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-4980HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2013. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Crystal Well microarchitecture. The i7-4980HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1364 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5200 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-4980HQ supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-4980HQ 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 i7-4980HQ features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 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 i7-4980HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5200. 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

The Core i7-4980HQ has the 242nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 27.58% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500U is a 6-core (12-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2021. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 5 lineup, which is based on the Zen 2 microarchitecture. The 5500U is compatible with AMD Socket FP6 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 7 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics 448SP integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 5 5500U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 5 5500U 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 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 5 5500U features 6 total cores which can process 12 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.0 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 Ryzen 5 5500U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics 448SP. 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

The Ryzen 5 5500U has the 245th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 27.14% 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 i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2013Q1 2021
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-4980HQ2% better
10,20128% of 36,991
Ryzen 5 5500U
10,04027% of 36,991

The Core i7-4980HQ has 2% better performance than the Ryzen 5 5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-4980HQ is ranked 242nd with a score of 10,201, and the Ryzen 5 5500U is ranked 245th with a score of 10,040.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-4980HQ
No data available
Ryzen 5 5500U
No data available

We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Core i7-4980HQ and the Ryzen 5 5500U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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 i7-4980HQ or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U10,315+1%
Core i5-1235U10,290+1%
Core i7-1160G710,247.5+0%
Core i7-4980HQ10,201
Core i5-1230U10,067-1%
Ryzen 5 4680U10,051-1%
Ryzen 5 5500U10,040-2%
Core i7-7820HK10,019-2%
Core i7-7920HQ10,006-2%
Core i3-1215U9,991.5-2%

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 i7-4980HQ orRyzen 5 5500U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other CPUs.

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 i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
10,201
(+1.6%)
10,040
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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5,074.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
696
1,247
(+79.17%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
154
177
(+14.94%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
3,858
4,528
(+17.37%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,238
1,285
(+3.8%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,524
13,046
(+99.97%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,165
2,442
(+12.79%)
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 i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size22 nm7 nm
Transistors1,400 million9,800 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 i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 5
MicroarchitectureCrystal WellZen 2
CodenameCrystalwellLucienne
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

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 i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
Cores46
Threads812
Clock Speed2.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock4.0 GHz4.0 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier28.0x21.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

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 i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache6 MB8 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 i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
SocketIntel BGA 1364AMD Socket FP6
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)47 W15 W
Tcase Max100 °C--
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-4980HQRyzen 5 5500U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 5200Radeon Graphics 448SP
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, HTT, AES-NI, TXT, TSX, CLMUL, FMA3MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2

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