CPU Comparison
Core i7-4850EQ vs Intel Core i7-8750H
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.
12 threads make quick work of rendering and compiling.
Gaming
Iris Pro 5200 allowed for 1080p medium gaming in 2013.
Handles modern mid-range GPUs (up to RTX 2070) without bottlenecking.
Virtualization
Good VM performance with VT-d and quad cores.
Good for running VMs on a laptop.
Efficiency
22nm process and 47W TDP result in high heat by modern standards.
45W TDP can get hot and loud in thin laptops.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI hardware
- eDRAM does not benefit modern AI significantly
- No AI hardware
- 12 threads provide decent CPU inference
Content Creation
Gaming
- Comparable to entry-level discrete GPUs of its era
- eDRAM provides stable frame rates
- Good for 720p/1080p medium gaming
- Pairs perfectly with GTX 1660 Ti to RTX 2070
- Can struggle to maintain 4.1 GHz in poorly cooled laptops
- Excellent for 1080p high-refresh gaming
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
- 6 cores / 12 threads
- Excellent gaming performance
- Good multi-threaded capability
- Widely supported in laptops
Cons
- Runs hot in thin laptops
- Soldered to motherboard
- 45W TDP limits battery life
- Older 14nm process
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
Intel Core i7-8750H
- AMD Ryzen 7 2700HRival
Mobile High Performance
- AMD Ryzen 7 2800HRival
Mobile High Performance
- Intel Core i5-8300HRival
Mobile High Performance
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i9-8950HKRival
Mobile High Performance
- AMD Ryzen 5 2600HRival
Mobile High Performance
- Intel Core i7-9750HAlt
Successor with higher clocks and better optimization.
- Intel Core i7-10750HAlt
10th Gen alternative with similar core count.
- AMD Ryzen 7 4800HAlt
Vastly superior efficiency and 8 cores.
Slightly slower but runs cooler in budget laptops.
Compare head-to-head- AMD Ryzen 5 4600HAlt
Better budget alternative with modern architecture.
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 legendary mobile CPU that brought real desktop-class hexa-core performance to laptops, remaining viable for modern gaming.
Best for: Buying a budget used gaming laptop for 1080p gaming.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i7-4850EQ or Intel Core i7-8750H?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i7-8750H comes out ahead with a score of 9/10. 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 Intel Core i7-8750H?
For gaming, the Intel Core i7-8750H leads with a gaming performance score of 85/100 among Core i7-4850EQ and Intel Core i7-8750H.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i7-8750H has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Core i7-4850EQ (47 W), Intel Core i7-8750H (45 W).
Do Core i7-4850EQ and Intel Core i7-8750H use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Core i7-4850EQ: Intel BGA 1364, Intel Core i7-8750H: Intel BGA 1440), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which has more cores?
The Intel Core i7-8750H has the most cores. Core counts: Core i7-4850EQ (4 cores), Intel Core i7-8750H (6 cores).
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i7-8750H posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i7-8750H (13,500). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.