Intel Core i7-8665U vs Intel Core i5-7440HQ

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Performance
Core i7-8665U3% better
6,75818% of 36,991
Core i5-7440HQ
6,58318% of 36,991

The Core i7-8665U has 3% better performance than the Core i5-7440HQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Core i5-7440HQ59% better
26.3322% of 121.53

The Core i5-7440HQ has 59% better value for the money than the Core i7-8665U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-8665U CPU

The Intel Core i7-8665U is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2018 with a suggested retail price of $409. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The i7-8665U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-8665U supports DDR3, DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-8665U 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 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-8665U 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 1900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 4.8 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 i7-8665U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 620. 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 i7-8665U has the 353rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 18.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,758 score and $409 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 16.52. This is the 172nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i5-7440HQ CPU

The Intel Core i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ 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 2.8 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 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 i5-7440HQ 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 i5-7440HQ has the 361st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 17.80% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,583 score and $250 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 26.33. This is the 139th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

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

InfoCore i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Core i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2018Q1 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$409$250
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-8665U3% better
6,75818% of 36,991
Core i5-7440HQ
6,58318% of 36,991

The Core i7-8665U has 3% better performance than the Core i5-7440HQ for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-8665U is ranked 353rd with a score of 6,758, and the Core i5-7440HQ is ranked 361st with a score of 6,583.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Core i5-7440HQ59% better
26.3322% of 121.53

The Core i5-7440HQ has 59% better value for the money than the Core i7-8665U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-8665U is ranked 172nd with a performance per dollar of 16.52, and the Core i5-7440HQ is ranked 139th with a performance per dollar of 26.33.

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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4712MQ7,443+10%
Core i7-4700MQ7,360.5+9%
Core i7-4712HQ6,991+3%
Core i7-3630QM6,954+3%
Core i7-8665U6,758
Core i7-8565U6,739-0%
Core i5-7440HQ6,583-3%
Core i5-8365U6,395-5%
Core i7-4702MQ6,366.5-6%
Core i5-8265U6,222-8%

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.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-8259U26.65+61%
Core i7-7820HK26.51+60%
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+59%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+58%
Core i9-10885H25.7+56%
Core i7-7920HQ17.62+7%
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+1%
Core i7-8665U16.52
Core i7-8565U16.48-0%
Core i3-N30016.13-2%

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 i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,758
(+2.66%)
6,583
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,723
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
670
(+20.94%)
554
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
180
(+13.92%)
158
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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3,073
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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1,204
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,266
(+13.68%)
5,512
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,196
(+5.68%)
2,078
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 i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm14 nm

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 i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
SeriesCore i7Core i5
MicroarchitectureWhiskey LakeKaby Lake-H
CodenameWhiskey Lake-UKaby Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR3, DDR4DDR4-2400, DDR3
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 i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
Cores44
Threads84
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz2.8 GHz
Turbo Clock4.8 GHz3.8 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier19.0x28.0x
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 i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache8 MB6 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 i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
SocketIntel BGA 1528Intel BGA 1440
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-8665UCore i5-7440HQ
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 620Intel HD Graphics 630
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, vPro, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, TXT, VT-x, VT-d, AES-NI, TBT 2.0

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