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Core i5-7300HQ

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4 Cores, 4 Threads @2.50 GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date ≈ Q1 2017.

Average Bench: 56.5% (647th of 1442)

Based on 170,871 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000906E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7300HQ CPU @ 2.50GHz
Poor: 32%Average: 56.5% Great: 69%
Gaming
Gaming 57%
Gunboat
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 42%
Speed boat

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ averaged 43.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 68.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 83.3Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-7300HQ is 36.9%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-7300HQ performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 275Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 271Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 170,871 samples)
Rank 64756.5%
Min Avg Max
29.8 Memory 68.8 85.4
52.7 1-Core 83.3 95.8
88 2-Core 162 190
60.1% 105 Pts
Min Avg Max
144 4-Core 254 334
166 8-Core 271 340
34.8% 263 Pts
Min Avg Max
177 64-Core 275 341
17% 275 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
70.3% Very good
Memory 76.4
1-Core 96.2
2-Core 192
69% 122 Pts
4-Core 372
8-Core 372
50% 372 Pts
64-Core 373
23% 373 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
69.9% Good
Memory 81.1
1-Core 90.9
2-Core 180
68% 118 Pts
4-Core 353
8-Core 273
44% 313 Pts
64-Core 273
17% 273 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
69.2% Good
Memory 80.2
1-Core 89.3
2-Core 180
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 336
8-Core 345
45% 341 Pts
64-Core 344
21% 344 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
67.8% Good
Memory 73.6
1-Core 95.3
2-Core 184
67% 118 Pts
4-Core 359
8-Core 358
48% 359 Pts
64-Core 354
22% 354 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
67.6% Good
Memory 74.4
1-Core 94.9
2-Core 189
68% 119 Pts
4-Core 354
8-Core 342
47% 348 Pts
64-Core 319
20% 319 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3 GHz (avg)
65.1% Good
Memory 66.3
1-Core 42.7
2-Core 190
53% 99.7 Pts
4-Core 369
8-Core 369
49% 369 Pts
64-Core 369
23% 369 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
62.8% Good
Memory 68.8
1-Core 86.5
2-Core 175
62% 110 Pts
4-Core 339
8-Core 275
43% 307 Pts
64-Core 304
19% 304 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
46.7% Average
Memory 66.8
1-Core 43.9
2-Core 87.1
42% 65.9 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 156
21% 156 Pts
64-Core 165
10% 165 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,781,335 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 60%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

System: Lenovo 80WK

CPU
Core i5-7300HQIntelBench 57%, 170,871 samples3,471x
GPU
HD Graphics 630IntelBench 5%, 310,249 samples4,173x
GTX 1050 (Mobile)NvidiaBench 23%, 160,694 samples1,747x
GTX 1050-Ti (Mobile)NvidiaBench 29%, 105,856 samples994x
SSD
PM961 NVMe PCIe M.2 256GBSamsungBench 177%, 99,566 samples620x
MZVLW128HEGR-000L2 128GBSamsungBench 171%, 6,569 samples426x
PM961 NVMe PCIe M.2 128GBSamsungBench 176%, 11,069 samples354x
RAM
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 2x8GBSamsungBench 70%, 62,266 samples982x
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 1x8GBSamsungBench 37%, 122,420 samples893x
RMSA3260MH78HAF-2666 2x8GBRamaxelBench 71%, 6,014 samples586x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-7300HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ1'17
Processor Numberi5-7300HQ
# of Cores4
# of Threads4
Cache6 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed2.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.50 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Max TDP45 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 630
Graphics Base Frequency350.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechNo
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm x 28mm
Max CPU Configuration1

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,840

Liked (edit your comment) Add link

4 months ago.

GBR-User
Avatar level
5,784

Excellent

2 years ago.

its been working completely fine for what i needed it for

BRA-User
Avatar level
4,639

Poor

4 months ago.

i have a notebook and i like this performance, is a good to play all most the games. But in some games your performance is not good, for example battlefiel 1

ROU-User
Avatar level
4,615

Good

5 months ago.

decent for basic games and stuff

POL-User
Avatar level
4,572

Poor

2 months ago.

I hate this cpu coz i also have gtx1060 6gb. Graphic card need much more than this

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,950

Poor

3 years ago.

rather poor performance as well as high power consumption, uses more power than an A4-5000 yet somehow performs slower than it, even though it's not clock-limited...

UKR-User
Avatar level
3,591

Poor

3 years ago.

I buy notebook with this CPU, and for my opinion it is have nice performance

NLD-User
Avatar level
3,510

Good

2 years ago.

i can run my homework volder reali vast with tis cpu

JPN-User
Avatar level
3,408

Poor

2 years ago.

100% cpu every time, regret buying it every single day

PHL-User
Avatar level
3,372

Good

3 months ago.

price is reasonable much powered

ARG-User
Avatar level
3,230

Excellent

3 years ago.

I can do almost anything, just ideal for the gamer thats iniciating into this world

ZAF-User
Avatar level
2,790

Excellent

3 years ago.

Sooooo much better than the i5-7200U (I5 should always have 4 cores XD)

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,784

Terrible

1 month ago.

very bad performace compared to intel 8th gen chips if it was not locked to 3.1Ghz it would perform well.

NOR-User
Avatar level
2,290

Excellent

19 months ago.

Im just rating it because i have one XD

NZL-User
Avatar level
2,132

Excellent

15 months ago.

superfast for not mutch money

ARE-User
Avatar level
1,895

Poor

3 years ago.

TOO MUCH BOTTLENECKING THE GTX 1060 6GB. USING LENOVO Y720.

EST-User
Avatar level
1,622

Good

3 years ago.

Not bad, but there are several better ones.

NPL-User
Avatar level
1,014

Excellent

3 years ago.

dont forget to put on high performance while benchmarking folks

ViceCity
Avatar level
118

Excellent

5 years ago.

best buy for a laptop, performance

the_termin8r
Avatar level
10

Good

4 years ago.

A very respectable and capable mobile CPU. I have no complaints about it, it does what it's supposed to and only starts to struggle with really heavy loads. Obviously it's no Xeon, but it's pretty good for what it is. Most of the time it idles at around 45-55C in my Dell XPS 15 9560.

1Shy9
Avatar level
6

Good

12 months ago.

Have this with a 1050 4gb laptop. Works really well and boosts well when plugged it giving a really balanced matchup of components. I game on my laptop when not at home and have played Fortnite with over 120fps Cyberpunk at 40-50 and Horizon Zero dawn at 60fps.

Novizen
Avatar level
4

Average

23 months ago.

Decent performance, very similar to the older desktop i5-6400 but scaled down to 45w since it's a mobile CPU. The 3.1Ghz all-core turbo may be it's weak spot, however, it's relatively good single core performance & IPC makes it still capable of handling (most) games. Overall desktop performance for browsing, media playback, etc, is perfectly fine. It appears to struggle more when paired with a mobile 1060 or higher, leaving the best choices for a laptop configuration being a 1050 / 1050 Ti. It's immediate successor, the i5-8300h, offers hyper-threading and a substantially higher turbo frequency, making it even better than the i7-7700hq from the same generation as this chip. The only way to justify getting a laptop with this cpu in 2022 would be if it's very cheap (used/refurbished), otherwise those interested in a more "long term" solution would be advised to opt for an 8th gen or newer mobile i5. It is now 5 years old, and for those who currently have one and are seeking to upgrade, newer 11th or 12th gen based machines will offer plentiful uplift for the money. Older parts like this are mainly just for those on a very tight budget, or only want a modest laptop that can be used as a HTPC/previous gen console alternative.

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