CPU Comparison
Core i7-4850EQ vs Core i7-5750HQ
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-4850EQ is a mobile processor launched in 2013, designed for embedded systems and high-performance mobile workstations. Built on the 22-nanometer Haswell architecture, it was part of the Crystalwell family, notable for integrating a massive 128 MB L4 eDRAM cache. The processor features four cores and eight threads, operating at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz and boosting up to 3.2 GHz. This low base clock and high turbo capability allowed it to scale efficiently based on thermal loads. It includes 8 MB of L3 cache and integrates Intel HD Graphics 5200, also known as Iris Pro, which utilizes the eDRAM for massive bandwidth gains. With a 47-watt thermal design power, it was engineered for devices requiring desktop-class graphics and compute power in constrained mobile or embedded form factors. Though end-of-life, it remains a historically significant chip for its innovative packaging indeed.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Solid quad-core performance for professional workloads.
Solid quad-core performance but hindered by older architecture today.
Gaming
Iris Pro 5200 allowed for 1080p medium gaming in 2013.
Excellent integrated graphics for 2015, capable of 1080p low gaming.
Virtualization
Good VM performance with VT-d and quad cores.
Adequate for basic VMs with VT-d support.
Efficiency
22nm process and 47W TDP result in high heat by modern standards.
47W TDP is high by modern mobile standards, resulting in heat.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI hardware
- eDRAM does not benefit modern AI significantly
- No AI-specific hardware
- Basic CPU inference only
Content Creation
Gaming
- Comparable to entry-level discrete GPUs of its era
- eDRAM provides stable frame rates
- Good for 720p/1080p medium gaming
- Handles older titles well
- eDRAM reduces stuttering
- Not suitable for modern AAA games
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Iris Pro 5200 with 128MB eDRAM
- Quad-core performance for 2013
- Good for embedded applications
- Large 8MB L3 cache
Cons
- High 47W TDP
- 22nm process is inefficient
- DDR3 memory only
- Soldered to motherboard
- Obsolete for modern tasks
Pros
- Iris Pro 6200 with 128MB eDRAM
- Good multi-threaded performance
- Hardware media acceleration
- Configurable TDP
Cons
- High power consumption
- DDR3 memory only
- Soldered to motherboard
- Obsolete for modern gaming
- Runs hot under load
Competitors & Alternatives
Core i7-4850EQ
- AMD A10-5750MRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i7-4700MQRival
Mobile Performance
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-4900MQRival
Mobile Workstation
- Intel Core i7-5700HQAlt
Broadwell successor with better efficiency and 14nm process.
- AMD Ryzen 7 5700UAlt
Modern 8-core alternative with vastly superior graphics.
- Alt
Massive leap in mobile CPU and GPU efficiency.
Compare head-to-head Modern 10nm alternative with better graphics and efficiency.
Compare head-to-head6-core alternative that offers much more performance.
Compare head-to-head
Core i7-5750HQ
- AMD A10-8700PRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i7-5850HQRival
Mobile Workstation
- Intel Core i7-5700HQRival
Mobile Performance
- Intel Core i7-6770HQAlt
Skylake successor with better efficiency and DDR4.
- AMD Ryzen 5 4600UAlt
Modern 6-core alternative with vastly superior integrated graphics.
Modern quad-core with Xe graphics and 10nm process.
Compare head-to-head- Alt
Massive leap in efficiency and performance.
Compare head-to-head NUC-specific alternative with Vega graphics.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
An innovative 4th Gen processor that brought console-like eDRAM architecture to mobile PCs, offering excellent integrated graphics for its time.
Best for: Industrial retrofitting or restoring a legacy MacBook Pro.
Read the full reviewA specialized Broadwell processor that delivered strong integrated graphics performance via eDRAM, ideal for small form factor systems without discrete GPUs.
Best for: Purchasing a used Intel NUC or mobile workstation for cheap media playback.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i7-4850EQ or Core i7-5750HQ?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i7-4850EQ comes out ahead with a score of 7.5/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Core i7-4850EQ or Core i7-5750HQ?
For gaming, the Core i7-5750HQ leads with a gaming performance score of 55/100 among Core i7-4850EQ and Core i7-5750HQ.
Do Core i7-4850EQ and Core i7-5750HQ use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1364 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.