Intel Core i7-14650HX vs Intel Core i7-8550U
67Single-core37.7
57.6Multi-core23.8
28.9Efficiencyspec-based66.4
—iGPU25.8
70.7Platformspec-based37.2
12 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14650HX1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8550U
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14650HX wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.6 to 35.9, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+34) and single-core (+29). Intel Core i7-8550U still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14650HX
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 38
- Stronger multi-core score: 58 vs 24
- 602% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 20,454 vs 2,914
- 528% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 25 W
- 500% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 32 GB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8550U
- 73% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 15 W+73% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+528% | 25 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 16+300% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8 | — |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | — |
| Threads | 24+200% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.2 GHz+22% | 1.8 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.2 GHz+30% | 4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 30 MB+275% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (16 EU) | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / LPDDR3-2133 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+500% | 32 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14650HX | Intel Core i7-8550U |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,753Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,451Top 26% | — |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,969+93%Top 21% | 1,021Bottom 8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 20,454+602%Top 17% | 2,914Bottom 5% |
| PassMark | 33,366+476%Top 20% | 5,794Bottom 7% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | — | 389Bottom 7% |
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