Intel Core i7-4750HQ

The Intel Core i7-4750HQ is a high-end mobile processor launched in May 2013, notable for being one of the first to feature Intel's Crystalwell architecture with integrated eDRAM. Designed for premium laptops and mobile workstations, it boasts four cores and eight threads, handling intensive multitasking with ease. Operating at a base clock of 2.0 GHz and boosting up to 3.2 GHz, it prioritizes graphical prowess over raw CPU clock speed. The integration of Intel HD Graphics 5200, backed by 128MB of L4 eDRAM, revolutionized mobile integrated graphics, allowing thin laptops to game at 1080p without a discrete GPU. With a 47-watt TDP, it required substantial cooling but delivered unprecedented performance for its size. Although end-of-life, the 4750HQ remains a landmark chip, demonstrating Intel's commitment to pushing the boundaries of integrated graphics performance and setting the stage for future Iris Xe designs.

The Core i7-4750HQ leverages Crystalwell architecture to deliver HD 5200 graphics with 128MB of eDRAM. Operating at 2.0GHz base and 3.

2GHz turbo, it eliminates the need for discrete GPUs in many premium 2013 laptops. It remains a historically significant chip for integrated graphics.

The Core i7-4750HQ debuted in May 2013 as the vanguard of Intel's Crystalwell initiative. Intel recognized that the mobile market was demanding thinner devices that could still handle gaming and creative workloads without the bulk and heat of discrete graphics cards. By integrating 128MB of eDRAM onto the CPU package, Intel fundamentally changed the integrated graphics landscape.

This chip found its way into premium MacBook Pro configurations and high-end Windows ultrabooks, offering a glimpse into a future where integrated graphics were genuinely capable. The HD 5200 proved that Iris graphics could compete with entry-level discrete GPUs, forcing competitors to innovate. Although the base clock of 2.

0 GHz was relatively low, the graphical headroom made it a favorite for creative professionals who prioritized GPU acceleration in applications like Premiere Pro. The 4750HQ eventually bowed out as Skylake brought further refinements, but its legacy as the pioneer of high-performance mobile integrated graphics remains intact.