Intel® Core™ i7-4950HQ
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ is a laptop processor released on July 1, 2013, built on the Haswell architecture using a 22 nm process. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.40 GHz, a maximum boost of 3.60 GHz, 6 MB of L3 cache, a 47 W TDP and the FCBGA1364 socket.
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Overview
SummaryThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ is a laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, built on the Haswell architecture (22 nm process). It launched in Jul 2013. Clocks run from 2.4 GHz base to 3.6 GHz boost. A 6-MB L3 cache backs the cores (1.8 MB per core). Maximum addressable memory is 32 GB. The chip drops into the FCBGA1364 socket and exposes PCIe 3.0 (16 lanes). Rated TDP is 47 W. Notable platform capabilities: Extended Page Tables (EPT).
Core Configuration
5 specsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ has 4 physical cores and runs 8 logical threads. It runs 2 threads per core. It runs at a base clock of 2.40 GHz and boosts up to 3.60 GHz.
Architecture & Generation
9 specsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ is a laptop processor, belongs to the Intel Core i7 family, uses the Haswell architecture, carries the codename Crystal Well and is manufactured on a 22 nm process. It launched in Jul 2013.
Cache
6 specsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ has 256 KB of L1 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache and 6 MB of L3 cache. That adds up to about 7.3 MB of cache, or 1.81 MB per core. Each core has 256 KB of private L2 cache.
Cache Hierarchy
3 levelsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ has a 3-level cache hierarchy: L1 at 256 KB, L2 at 1 MB and L3 at 6 MB. L3 is the largest level and makes up about 83% of the cache listed here.
Memory Support
2 specsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ addresses up to 32 GB of memory and uses 2 memory channels.
Graphics
4 specsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200) and clocks the graphics up to 1.30 GHz.
Platform & Compatibility
3 specsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ uses the FCBGA1364 socket, supports PCI Express 3.0 and provides up to 16 PCIe lanes.
Power & Thermals
1 specThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ has a rated TDP of 47 W.
Platform Capabilities
8 supported, 1 not supportedInstruction sets, security, virtualization, AI acceleration and OS readiness. Features are listed as supported, explicitly not supported, or not recorded; a feature that is not recorded is not the same as unsupported.
Instruction Sets
4 supportedSecurity and Reliability
1 supportedVirtualization
3 supportedOS Compatibility
0 supportedThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ supports AVX2, 64-bit (x86-64), SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 among its instruction set features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, AMX, AVX-512, AVX, AVX-VNNI and CET, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ supports Hardware RNG among its security features. Feex has no record for AES-NI, Control-flow Enforcement (CET), Execute Disable (NX), Boot Guard, Hardware Shield and OS Guard, which is different from being unsupported.
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ supports Extended Page Tables (EPT), VT-d (DMA Remapping) and VT-x (Hardware Virtualization) among its virtualization features. Feex has no record for VT-x with EPT, IOMMU, Second-Level Address Translation and Unrestricted Guest, which is different from being unsupported.
Feex records these as not true for the Intel Core i7-4950HQ: Windows 11 eligible.
Naming & Aliases
3 specsThe Intel Core i7-4950HQ is also identified by the model number i7-4950HQ.
Corrections to this record
1 correctionAfter an audit, 1 value was corrected on the Intel Core i7-4950HQ record. Each change is listed with its old value, new value, rule and sources.
- PCIe revision:
3→ 3.0. Rule: Cleanup pcie int to decimal. normalize to the dominant "N.0" format.
The audit log is public: all changes for this CPU, the corrections overview and the method.
Real-world compute in the Feex fleet
No machines yetNo Feex fleet machines with the Intel Core i7-4950HQ have reported compute telemetry yet, so real-world compute for this processor is not recorded.
Data Coverage
41% recordedFeex has recorded 41% of the specifications it tracks for the Intel Core i7-4950HQ. Values Feex does not hold are shown as "Not recorded" rather than estimated.
Not recorded: Core Configuration: Performance Cores, Efficiency Cores, Hybrid Architecture, All-Core Boost and Unlocked Multiplier. Architecture & Generation: ISA Family and Market Status. Cache: L4 Cache. Memory Support: Memory Bandwidth, DDR5 Support, DDR4 Support, LPDDR Support, ECC Memory and Max Memory Speed. Graphics: Execution Units, Display Outputs and Max Video Memory. Platform & Compatibility: Package and Package Size. Power & Thermals: Base Power, Maximum Turbo Power, Configurable TDP (Min), Configurable TDP (Max), Max Junction Temperature and Tcase. Physical & Manufacturing: Transistor Count, Die Size, Die Count, Foundry and Launch Price. Naming & Aliases: Normalized Name, SKU, Processor Number and Part Number. Performance: single-core and multi-core ratings and all computed performance metrics.
Common questions
10 answeredHow many cores and threads does the Intel Core i7-4950HQ have?
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ has 4 cores and 8 threads.
What architecture does the Intel Core i7-4950HQ use?
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ is built on the Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process.
Does the Intel Core i7-4950HQ have integrated graphics?
Yes. The Intel Core i7-4950HQ includes integrated graphics: Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200.
What socket does the Intel Core i7-4950HQ use?
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ uses the FCBGA1364 socket.
What is the maximum memory of the Intel Core i7-4950HQ?
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ supports up to 32 GB of system memory.
How fast does the Intel Core i7-4950HQ run?
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ can boost up to 3.6 GHz, with a 2.4 GHz base clock.
What is the TDP of the Intel Core i7-4950HQ?
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ has a TDP of 47 W.
What advanced capabilities does the Intel Core i7-4950HQ support?
Notable platform capabilities reported for the Intel Core i7-4950HQ include Extended Page Tables (EPT).
What is the Intel Core i7-4950HQ best for?
Based on its specifications, the Intel Core i7-4950HQ is well suited for Mini PCs and graphics-included builds.
How much cache does the Intel Core i7-4950HQ have?
The Intel Core i7-4950HQ has 256 KB of L1 cache, 1024 KB of L2 cache and 6 MB of L3 cache.