Core i5-7300HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-7300HQ

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-7300HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,997 Rank: 873
Rank Name Score Visual
869 Core i7 970 5,006
+0.2%
870 Xeon D-1541 5,002
+0.1%
871 Xeon E3-1275 v3 5,001
+0.1%
872 Core i5-4570R 4,999
+0%
873 Core i5-7300HQ 4,997
874 Ryzen 7 2700U 4,997
+0%
875 Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U 4,996
+-0%
876 Core i3-4350 4,996
+-0%
877 Ryzen Embedded V1605B 4,993
-0.1%
878 Core i5-4570S 4,992
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-7300HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,725 Rank: 935
Rank Name Score Visual
931 Core i7-3940XM 4,730
+0.1%
932 Core i5-1030NG7 4,730
+0.1%
933 Core i5-8265U 4,729
+0.1%
934 Xeon X5680 4,727
+0%
935 Core i5-7300HQ 4,725
936 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,725
+0%
937 Core i5-6440EQ 4,723
+-0%
938 Core i5-10310U 4,723
+-0%
939 Core i5-3475S 4,722
-0.1%
940 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,720
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-7300HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,179 Rank: 824
Rank Name Score Visual
820 Core i3-8145U 5,184
+0.1%
821 Xeon E5-2667 v4 5,181
+0%
822 Core i7-4710MQ 5,181
+0%
823 Xeon E5-2687W v2 5,180
+0%
824 Core i5-7300HQ 5,179
825 Xeon Silver 4215 5,178
+-0%
826 Core i7-6700TE 5,177
+-0%
827 Core i5-4460 5,177
+-0%
828 Xeon E5-2630 v3 5,177
+-0%
829 Core i5-4570S 5,176
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-7300HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,621 Rank: 916
Rank Name Score Visual
912 Core i5-3350P 4,623
+0%
913 Ryzen 3 3300U 4,623
+0%
914 Core i5-6350HQ 4,622
+0%
915 Core i5-3470S 4,622
+0%
916 Core i5-7300HQ 4,621
917 Core i5-6440HQ 4,621
+0%
918 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,621
+0%
919 Core i5-3475S 4,621
+0%
920 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,620
+-0%
921 Core i7-965 4,620
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-7300HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,589 Rank: 931
Rank Name Score Visual
927 Core i7-960 4,591
+0%
928 Core i7-965 4,591
+0%
929 Xeon D-1518 4,590
+0%
930 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,590
+0%
931 Core i5-7300HQ 4,589
932 Core i5-2450P 4,589
+0%
933 Core i7-880 4,589
+0%
934 Xeon W5590 4,589
+0%
935 Ryzen Embedded R1606G 4,588
+-0%
936 Core i7-2720QM 4,588
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-7300HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,678 Rank: 779
Rank Name Score Visual
775 Core i5-4590 4,681
+0.1%
776 Core i5-7440HQ 4,680
+0%
777 Core i7-8650U 4,679
+0%
778 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,679
+0%
779 Core i5-7300HQ 4,678
780 Ryzen 3 2300X 4,678
+0%
781 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,678
+0%
782 Core i5-4590S 4,676
+-0%
783 Core i7-3820 4,676
+-0%
784 Core i7-4722HQ 4,676
+-0%

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Core i5-7300HQ Details

The Intel Core i5-7300HQ, launched in January 2017, sits at the intersection of performance and efficiency in the mobile processor space. With a single-core score of 5179 and a multicore score of 4725, it ranks #824 and #935 respectively in the overall Passmark benchmarks, placing it well within the mid-tier segment for its era. While it trails behind modern high-end processors like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX or Core Ultra 9 285K, it holds its own against many contemporary mobile and desktop CPUs. Notably, its single-core performance is stronger than its multicore capabilities, a common trait among processors from this generation, where the focus was on delivering strong per-core performance for productivity and responsiveness.

Built on Intel’s Kaby Lake microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the Core i5-7300HQ features four cores and four threads, with a base clock of 2.5 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz. It supports DDR4-2400 and DDR3L-1600 memory via a dual-channel interface, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 35.76 GiB/s. The processor includes 6 MiB of L3 cache and 1 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MiB each of L1 instruction and data cache. Its integrated Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU, featuring 24 execution units, runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost to 1.0 GHz, supporting up to three displays and offering decent graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia use.

Despite its age, the Core i5-7300HQ remains relevant in certain use cases, particularly in older laptops such as the MSI GL62M 7RD-092PH and Acer Aspire VX5-591G-54PG. Its 45 W TDP and BGA1440 packaging make it suitable for high-performance mobile systems that require balanced power efficiency and performance. The processor supports a range of Intel technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel Speed Shift, enhancing performance in compute-heavy tasks and encryption workloads. It also includes Intel's virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, making it a solid choice for users running virtual machines.

In the broader context of its time, the Core i5-7300HQ was positioned as a high-performance mobile processor for gaming and content creation. While it is no longer competitive with today’s top-tier CPUs, its 4.997 overall score places it ahead of many modern low-power processors, such as the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Core i3-4350. However, it is slower than many current-generation mobile chips like the Core i5-10310U and Ryzen 7 3700U. As of March 2026, it remains a capable processor for basic productivity, casual gaming, and multimedia, but users seeking modern performance or future-proofing should consider newer architectures.
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Intel Core i5-7300HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-7300HQ
Family: Core
Series: i5-7300
Model Number: i5-7300HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake H
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: BGA1440
Package: FCBGA-1440
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $250.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-2133 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2400
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 35.76 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 126 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA SBA
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