Key Differences
In short — Core i7-4850HQ outperforms Core i7-960 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-4850HQ is 1287 days newer than Core i7-960.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4850HQ
- Performs up to 1300% better in Cities: Skylines II than Core i7-960 - 14 vs 1 FPS
- Consumes up to 64% less energy than Intel Core i7-960 - 47 vs 130 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-960 doesn't have integrated graphics
Cities: Skylines II
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-4850HQ
Mobile • Apr 29th, 2013
Core i7-960
Desktop • Oct 20th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4850HQ | vs | Intel Core i7-960 |
|---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2013 | Release Date | Oct 20th, 2009 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Crystal Well | Codename | Bloomfield |
| Intel BGA 1364 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
47 W | TDP | 130 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
| 23.0x | Multiplier | 24.0x |
Intel HD 5200 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | No |
