Core i7-5950HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-5950HQ

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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 i7-5950HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,446 Rank: 518
Rank Name Score Visual
514 Ryzen 3 5400U 5,459
+0.2%
515 Xeon E3-1280 v5 5,455
+0.2%
516 Core i5-10400F 5,455
+0.2%
517 Core i7-5960X 5,453
+0.1%
518 Core i7-5950HQ 5,446
519 Ryzen 3 4100 5,445
+-0%
520 Core i7-8705G 5,443
-0.1%
521 Core i7-5775R 5,442
-0.1%
522 Core i7-5850HQ 5,442
-0.1%
523 EPYC 7232P 5,441
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-5950HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,894 Rank: 731
Rank Name Score Visual
727 Core i5-10210U 4,898
+0.1%
728 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,898
+0.1%
729 Core i7-5700HQ 4,898
+0.1%
730 Core i7-6785R 4,897
+0.1%
731 Core i7-5950HQ 4,894
732 Core i7-8565U 4,894
+0%
733 Xeon E3-1230 v3 4,894
+0%
734 Core i7-1065G7 4,893
+-0%
735 Xeon Silver 4109T 4,892
+-0%
736 Xeon X5690 4,892
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-5950HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,814 Rank: 350
Rank Name Score Visual
346 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X 5,825
+0.2%
347 Core i5-8500B 5,819
+0.1%
348 Xeon E3-1270 v6 5,819
+0.1%
349 Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 5,816
+0%
350 Core i7-5950HQ 5,814
351 Ryzen 3 3100 5,811
-0.1%
352 Core i5-10600K 5,809
-0.1%
353 Ryzen 7 4800HS 5,809
-0.1%
354 Core i7-1185GRE 5,807
-0.1%
355 Xeon W-3265 5,805
-0.2%

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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 i7-5950HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,760 Rank: 572
Rank Name Score Visual
568 Xeon E3-1285L v4 4,764
+0.1%
569 Core i5-10400T 4,763
+0.1%
570 Core i5-1145G7E 4,761
+0%
571 Core i5-8400 4,760
+0%
572 Core i7-5950HQ 4,760
573 Core i5-1135G7 4,760
+0%
574 Xeon E-2274G 4,756
-0.1%
575 Xeon Gold 5122 4,755
-0.1%
576 Core i3-10320 4,755
-0.1%
577 Xeon E3-1285 v4 4,755
-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-5950HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,682 Rank: 726
Rank Name Score Visual
722 Xeon E5-2620 v2 4,683
+0%
723 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,683
+0%
724 Core i5-1035G7 4,682
+0%
725 Core i7-6920HQ 4,682
+0%
726 Core i7-5950HQ 4,682
727 Xeon X5660 4,682
+0%
728 Core i7-1185GRE 4,682
+0%
729 Core i5-8279U 4,681
+-0%
730 Xeon E3-1545M v5 4,680
+-0%
731 Core i7-7820HQ 4,679
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-5950HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,835 Rank: 525
Rank Name Score Visual
521 Core i3-10320 4,840
+0.1%
522 Core i7-5775R 4,838
+0.1%
523 Core i7-5775C 4,836
+0%
524 Xeon E-2274G 4,835
+0%
525 Core i7-5950HQ 4,835
526 Xeon Silver 4108 4,834
+-0%
527 Core i5-8600T 4,834
+-0%
528 Ryzen 7 1700 4,834
+-0%
529 Xeon E5-1660 v2 4,834
+-0%
530 Xeon E3-1575M v5 4,833
+-0%

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Core i7-5950HQ Details

Ranking #518 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-5950HQ represents a high-end mobile processor from an older generation, released in 2015 as part of Intel's Broadwell-E refresh. While it is now considered outdated in terms of both architecture and manufacturing process, it still holds relevance for users needing a capable quad-core CPU with strong single-threaded performance. As of March 2026, this processor remains in the mid-tier of mobile CPU rankings, with its 64-bit x86-64 architecture and 14 nm process node reflecting the technology of its era.

The Core i7-5950HQ features a 4-core, 8-thread design with a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a turbo frequency reaching 3.8 GHz, enabling it to deliver strong performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. It supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at speeds up to 1866 MHz, with a maximum of 32 GB of RAM and dual-channel memory support, delivering up to 25.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The processor operates at a 47 W TDP and uses the FCBGA1364 socket, making it suitable for high-performance laptops and mobile workstations of its time.

Integrated graphics are provided by Intel’s Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which features a base frequency of 300 MHz and can boost to 1150 MHz, supporting up to three displays. While not suitable for modern gaming or intensive graphics tasks, it was adequate for light multimedia and office use. The CPU supports a range of advanced features, including AES-NI encryption, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, Hyper-Threading, and Intel vPro for enterprise management.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-5950HQ achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 5446, with a Singlecore Score of 5814 and a Multicore Score of 4894. It ranks #350 in single-core performance, placing it ahead of many modern mobile processors such as the Core i5-10600K and Ryzen 7 4800HS, but behind high-end desktop and server chips like the Ryzen Threadripper 1900X. Its multicore performance, ranked #731, shows that while it remains competitive in certain workloads, it is outpaced by newer processors with more cores and higher clock speeds.

Despite being over a decade old, the Core i7-5950HQ still holds value in legacy systems or for users requiring a reliable mobile processor with strong integrated graphics and support for older software ecosystems. Its performance is now best suited for light productivity, content creation, and moderate gaming, but it falls short of today’s high-end standards in both raw power and energy efficiency. As of 2026, it is best viewed as a historical benchmark rather than a contemporary option for new builds.
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Intel Core i7-5950HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-5950HQ
Model Number: i7-5950HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1364
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 47 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1600/1866 LPDDR3 1600/1866
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris™ Pro Graphics 6200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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