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Intel Core i7-8665U vs Intel Core i7-4712HQ

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Performance
Core i7-8665U
6,75818% of 36,991
Core i7-4712HQ3% better
6,99119% of 36,991

The Core i7-4712HQ has 3% better performance than the Core i7-8665U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Core i7-4712HQ12% better
18.4915% of 121.53

The Core i7-4712HQ has 12% 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 352nd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 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 171st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i7-4712HQ CPU

The Intel Core i7-4712HQ is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2014 with a suggested retail price of $378. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Haswell microarchitecture. The i7-4712HQ is compatible with Intel BGA 1364 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 22 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 4600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-4712HQ supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-4712HQ 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 i7-4712HQ 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 2.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.3 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 i7-4712HQ includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 4600. 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 i7-4712HQ has the 340th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 720 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 18.90% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 6,991 score and $378 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 18.49. This is the 163rd 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 i7-4712HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i7Core i7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ4 2018Q2 2014
Launch Price (MSRP)$409$378
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-8665U
6,75818% of 36,991
Core i7-4712HQ3% better
6,99119% of 36,991

The Core i7-4712HQ has 3% better performance than the Core i7-8665U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-8665U is ranked 352nd with a score of 6,758, and the Core i7-4712HQ is ranked 340th with a score of 6,991.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-8665U
16.5214% of 121.53
Core i7-4712HQ12% better
18.4915% of 121.53

The Core i7-4712HQ has 12% better value for the money than the Core i7-8665U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-8665U is ranked 171st with a performance per dollar of 16.52, and the Core i7-4712HQ is ranked 163rd with a performance per dollar of 18.49.

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 i7-8665U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-4800MQ7,896+17%
Core i7-3610QM7,684+14%
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%

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 i3-7100H20.26+23%
Core i7-4712MQ19.69+19%
Core i7-4700MQ19.22+16%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49+12%
Core i7-3630QM18.4+11%
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 i7-4712HQ
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
6,758
6,991
(+3.45%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
2,723
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Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
670
(+29.47%)
517.5
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
180
(+48.15%)
121.5
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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2,695
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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912
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
6,266
(+17.72%)
5,323
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,196
(+27.9%)
1,717
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 i7-4712HQ
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm22 nm
Transistors--1,400 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 i7-8665UCore i7-4712HQ
SeriesCore i7Core i7
MicroarchitectureWhiskey LakeHaswell
CodenameWhiskey Lake-UHaswell
Memory SupportDDR3, DDR4DDR3
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 i7-4712HQ
Cores44
Threads88
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz2.3 GHz
Turbo Clock4.8 GHz3.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier19.0x23.0x
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 i7-4712HQ
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 i7-4712HQ
SocketIntel BGA 1528Intel BGA 1364
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W37 W
Tcase Max--100 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-8665UCore i7-4712HQ
Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 620Intel HD 4600
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, VT-x, HTT, AES-NI, TXT, TSX, CLMUL, FMA3

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