CPU Comparison
Core i7-5750HQ vs Core i7-5950HQ
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-5750HQ is a mobile processor launched in 2015, targeting high-end laptops and small form factor systems that require robust graphics capabilities without relying on discrete GPUs. Built on the 14nm Broadwell-H architecture, it offers four cores and eight threads, delivering solid multi-tasking performance for its era. The processor runs at a base clock of 2.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.4 GHz. Its most defining feature is the inclusion of Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, supported by 128 MB of embedded DRAM (eDRAM). This configuration provides exceptional memory bandwidth, allowing the integrated GPU to handle moderate gaming and hardware-accelerated media encoding far better than standard integrated solutions. With a 47-watt thermal design power, it necessitates adequate cooling. Though end-of-life, the i7-5750HQ was a pioneering chip that demonstrated the potential of integrating large memory caches directly onto the processor package for mobile platforms very impressively indeed.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Solid quad-core performance but hindered by older architecture today.
Strong CPU performance for professional workloads in 2015.
Gaming
Excellent integrated graphics for 2015, capable of 1080p low gaming.
Iris Pro allowed for 720p/1080p medium gaming without a discrete GPU.
Virtualization
Adequate for basic VMs with VT-d support.
Adequate for light VMs, though limited by DDR3.
Efficiency
47W TDP is high by modern mobile standards, resulting in heat.
The eDRAM and high clocks result in significant heat output.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI-specific hardware
- Basic CPU inference only
- No AI acceleration
- eDRAM does not benefit modern AI inference significantly
Content Creation
Gaming
- Handles older titles well
- eDRAM reduces stuttering
- Not suitable for modern AAA games
- Comparable to entry-level discrete GPUs of its era
- Capable of playing older titles at 1080p
- eDRAM significantly reduces frame drops
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
Pros
- Iris Pro 6200 is highly capable for integrated graphics
- 128MB eDRAM provides huge bandwidth
- Strong single and multi-core clocks
- Excellent for 2015 mobile workstations
Cons
- Very expensive at launch
- 47W TDP limits battery life
- Soldered to motherboard
- DDR3 memory is obsolete
- Thermal throttling is common in thin laptops
Competitors & Alternatives
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
Core i7-5950HQ
- AMD A10-8700PRival
Mobile APU
- Intel Core i7-5700HQRival
Mobile Performance
- Compare head-to-headIntel Core i7-4980HQRival
Mobile Workstation
- Intel Core i7-6700HQAlt
More modern Skylake architecture with DDR4.
- Alt
Vastly superior integrated graphics and efficiency.
Compare head-to-head - AMD Ryzen 7 5700UAlt
Modern 8-core alternative with excellent iGPU.
Newer Coffee Lake-U with Iris Plus graphics.
Compare head-to-head10nm Ice Lake with better efficiency and modern graphics.
Compare head-to-head
Our Verdict on Each
A 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 reviewAn innovative processor that pushed the boundaries of integrated graphics with eDRAM, though its high cost and TDP limited its market appeal.
Best for: Buying a used MacBook Pro or mobile workstation for cheap.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Core i7-5750HQ or Core i7-5950HQ?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i7-5950HQ 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.
Do Core i7-5750HQ and Core i7-5950HQ use the same socket?
Yes — all of these CPUs use the Intel BGA 1364 socket, so they share compatible motherboards.