CPU Comparison

Core i7-5750HQ vs Core i7-920XM

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.

Intel · Core i7
Core i7-5750HQ
4C / 8T3.4 GHz47 W
7
Full review
Top pick
Intel · Core i7 Extreme
Core i7-920XM
4C / 8T3.2 GHz55 W
7.5
Full review

The Bottom Line

Overview & Launch

Brand
Intel
Intel
Market
Mobile
Mobile
Segment
Mobile Workstation
Mobile High-End
Generation
5th Gen Core i7
Core i7 Extreme (Clarksfield)
Launched
2015
2009
Status
End-of-life
End-of-life
Codename
Broadwell-H
Clarksfield
Series
Core i7
Core i7 Extreme
Family
Broadwell-H
1st Gen Core i7
Predecessor
Crystalwell (4th Gen)
Core 2 Extreme QX9300
Successor
Skylake-H (6th Gen)
Core i7-940XM

Specifications Compared

Cores & Clocks
Cores
4
4
Threads
8
8
Base Clock
2.5 GHz
2 GHz
Boost Clock
3.4 GHz
3.2 GHz
Cache & Power
L3 Cache
6 MB
8 MB
TDP
47 W
55 W
Architecture
Architecture
Broadwell-H
Clarksfield
Process Node
14nm
45nm
Memory
Memory Type
DDR3
DDR3
Memory Speed
DDR3-1866
1333 MT/s
Memory Channels
Dual (2)
Dual (2)
Max Memory
32 GB
Platform & I/O
Socket
Intel BGA 1364
Intel Socket G1
PCIe Version
PCIe 3.0
Gen 2
PCIe Lanes
16
16
Integrated GPU
Yes
None
Unlocked
No
Yes

Performance Compared

Productivity

Core i7-5750HQBest45

Solid quad-core performance but hindered by older architecture today.

Core i7-920XM35

Adequate for basic tasks but severely outpaced by modern mobile CPUs.

Gaming

Core i7-5750HQBest55

Excellent integrated graphics for 2015, capable of 1080p low gaming.

Core i7-920XM40

Capable of playing older 2010-era titles well, but struggles with modern games.

Virtualization

Core i7-5750HQ40

Adequate for basic VMs with VT-d support.

Core i7-920XMBest45

Good for running basic VMs on the go, though limited by modern standards.

Efficiency

Core i7-5750HQBest30

47W TDP is high by modern mobile standards, resulting in heat.

Core i7-920XM20

Very poor efficiency by modern standards, with high idle and load power draw.

Specialized Performance

AI / ML

Core i7-5750HQNone
  • No AI-specific hardware
  • Basic CPU inference only
Core i7-920XMNone
  • No AI acceleration hardware
  • Unsuitable for modern AI workloads

Content Creation

Core i7-5750HQVery Good
Premiere ProPhotoshopLight CADVideo Playback
Core i7-920XMLegacy
Legacy Premiere ProLegacy PhotoshopBasic 3D Modeling

Gaming

Core i7-5750HQGood (For iGPU)
  • Handles older titles well
  • eDRAM reduces stuttering
  • Not suitable for modern AAA games
Core i7-920XMLegacy
  • High clock speeds for its era
  • Lacks modern instruction sets like AVX
  • Requires discrete GPU

Industry Impact

Gaming
Low
High
Workstations
Moderate
Moderate
Content Creation
Moderate
High
Virtualization
Low
Moderate

Best CPU by Use Case

Media Encoding
Very Good
Light 3D Rendering
Good
Gaming (Medium)
Good
Programming
Excellent
4K Video Playback
Excellent
Mobile Gaming
Excellent (for 2009)
Video Encoding
Very Good
3D Rendering
Good
Basic Office Work
Overkill

Target Audience

Gamers
Targeted
Targeted
Content Creators
Targeted
Targeted
Developers
Targeted
Targeted
Workstation Users
Targeted
Targeted
Streamers
Office / Productivity
Students

Strengths & Weaknesses

Core i7-5750HQ

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
Core i7-920XM

Pros

  • Unlocked multiplier
  • Quad-core performance for mobile
  • 8MB L3 cache
  • Turbo Boost technology

Cons

  • Very high power consumption (120W max)
  • No integrated graphics
  • Obsolete socket
  • Runs very hot

Competitors & Alternatives

Core i7-5750HQ

Core i7-920XM

  • AMD Phenom II X4 Mobile

    Mobile High-End

    Rival
  • Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300

    Mobile Extreme

    Rival
  • Intel Core i7-820QM

    Mobile High-End

    Rival
  • Intel Core i7-720QM

    Mobile Mid-Range

    Rival
  • AMD Turion II Ultra

    Mobile Mainstream

    Rival
  • Intel Core i7-940XM
    Alt

    Slightly faster refresh of the same architecture.

  • AMD Phenom II X4 N950
    Alt

    AMD's alternative mobile quad-core.

  • Better efficiency for basic mobile tasks.

    Compare head-to-head

Our Verdict on Each

Core i7-5750HQSituational

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.

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Core i7-920XMSituational

A groundbreaking mobile CPU that brought unlocked quad-core performance to laptops, though it runs hot and is obsolete today.

Best for: Retro gaming laptop restoration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Core i7-5750HQ or Core i7-920XM?

Based on our editorial ratings, the Core i7-920XM 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 i7-5750HQ or Core i7-920XM?

For gaming, the Core i7-5750HQ leads with a gaming performance score of 55/100 among Core i7-5750HQ and Core i7-920XM.

Which uses less power?

The Core i7-5750HQ has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Core i7-5750HQ (47 W), Core i7-920XM (55 W).

Do Core i7-5750HQ and Core i7-920XM use the same socket?

No. They use different sockets (Core i7-5750HQ: Intel BGA 1364, Core i7-920XM: Intel Socket G1), so each needs a compatible motherboard.