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Intel Core i7-5750HQ: Outdated, but Still Relevant? A Review of the 2015 Processor in 2025

Introduction: Why Are We Remembering Broadwell in 2025?

The Intel Core i7-5750HQ processor, released in 2015, is one of the last representatives of Intel’s 14nm technology process era. Despite its age, it is still found on the secondary market and in used laptops. In 2025, its relevance raises questions, but for certain tasks, it may still be a viable option. Let's figure out who should pay attention to it today.

Architecture and Technology Process: Broadwell in Detail

Cores, Threads, and Frequencies

The Core i7-5750HQ belongs to the Broadwell-H generation (high-performance mobile CPUs). Its specifications include:

- 4 cores, 8 threads thanks to Hyper-Threading.

- Base frequency: 2.5 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.4 GHz (for single-threaded tasks).

- Cache: 6 MB L3.

- Technology process: 14nm — a breakthrough at the time of release, but today such chips are considered outdated.

Integrated Graphics Iris Pro 6200

- iGPU: Iris Pro Graphics 6200 with 128 MB eDRAM (embedded memory chip for graphics acceleration).

- Performance: By 2025, this is only sufficient for basic tasks — office applications, 4K video playback, older games on low settings (e.g., CS:GO or Dota 2 at 30-40 FPS).

Power Consumption and TDP: The Cost of Power

- TDP 47W — a high figure for mobile CPUs even by the standards of 2025. For comparison: modern Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake) and Apple M3 have TDP in the range of 15-30W.

- Heat Dissipation: Laptops with this processor required efficient cooling systems. In compact ultrabooks, it overheated, so it was more commonly found in 15-17 inch models or workstations.

- Idle Consumption: Technologies like Intel SpeedStep reduced the frequency to 800 MHz for energy savings.

Performance: What Can Broadwell Do in 2025?

Geekbench 6: Numbers and Reality

- Single-Core: 1109 — comparable to the Intel Core i3-1215U (2022), but half of what the Apple M3 (2023) achieves.

- Multi-Core: 4008 — comparable to the Ryzen 5 5500U (2020), but even lags behind modern budget chips.

Use Cases

1. Office Work: Easily handles browsers, Word, and Excel. Multitasking (10+ tabs + Zoom) may cause stutter.

2. Multimedia: 4K video decodes without issues due to support for H.265/HEVC codecs.

3. Gaming: Only older titles or cloud gaming (GeForce NOW). Iris Pro 6200 in 2025 is a weak point. For example, GTA V on medium settings will give 25-30 FPS.

4. Turbo Mode: In short bursts (rendering in Photoshop), the frequency can rise to 3.4 GHz, but prolonged workloads may result in throttling.

Use Cases: Who Is the i7-5750HQ Suitable for in 2025?

1. Budget Users: If a laptop with this CPU costs $200-300 (used), it can be considered a temporary solution.

2. Students: For studying, coding (Python, Java), and basic work with graphic editors.

3. Office Tasks: Connecting to a 1080p monitor, working with documents and video conferencing.

4. Upgrade Enthusiasts: Some models (e.g., MacBook Pro Late 2015) allow SSD upgrades and can increase RAM to 16 GB, extending the device's lifespan.

Battery Life: How Long Will the Battery Last?

- Runtime: Depends on the battery capacity. In 2015-2017, laptops with the i7-5750HQ featured batteries of 60-90 Wh, providing 4-6 hours under moderate load. By 2025, due to battery wear, this time will decrease to 2-3 hours.

- Power-Saving Technologies:

- Intel SpeedStep — dynamic frequency scaling.

- C-States — disabling unused cores.

- Configurable TDP Down — reducing TDP to 37W in energy-saving mode.

Comparison with Competitors: Against the Backdrop of Modernity

1. Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (2024): 45% faster in single-threaded tasks, TDP of 15W, support for AI acceleration.

2. AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (2023): 6 Zen 3 cores, integrated Radeon Vega 7 — twice as powerful as Iris Pro 6200.

3. Apple M1 (2020): Even the base model M1 outperforms the i7-5750HQ in energy efficiency and multi-threading.

Conclusion: In 2025, the i7-5750HQ lags behind even budget newcomers, but may serve as an alternative for those looking for a cheap solution.

Pros and Cons: Is It Worth Buying?

Strengths

- Supports up to 32 GB of RAM (DDR3L).

- 4 cores/8 threads — better than many budget CPUs in 2025 (e.g., Intel N-series).

- Upgradeable SSD and RAM in some models.

- Stability: Drivers and software are well optimized.

Weaknesses

- No support for PCIe 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6.

- High power consumption.

- Outdated graphics.

- Lack of new technologies (AI acceleration, AV1 decoding).

Recommendations for Laptop Selection: If You’ve Decided to Go Ahead

1. Type of Device: Look for used business laptops (Dell Latitude 15 5000, HP ZBook 15 G2) or MacBook Pro Retina 15" Late 2015.

2. What to Pay Attention To:

- Battery Condition: Replacement may cost $50-80.

- Display: Full IPS matrix is preferable to TN.

- Ports: Ensure there are USB 3.0 and HDMI for modern peripherals.

- Cooling: Check whether the laptop overheats under load.

Final Conclusion: Who Is This Processor For?

The Intel Core i7-5750HQ in 2025 is a choice for those who:

- Are looking for a temporary solution priced at $200-300.

- Do not require high performance in gaming or professional applications.

- Are willing to cope with short battery life and the absence of modern interfaces.

Key Benefits: Low price, proven reliability, potential for upgrades. However, for long-term use, it's better to consider budget laptops based on Intel Core i3-N305 or AMD Ryzen 3 7300U — they offer a better balance of price, energy efficiency, and performance.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

June 2015

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

i7-5750HQ

Code Name

Broadwell

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

2.50 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

3.40 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency

3.40 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

2.0

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

L3 Cache

6 MB

CPU Socket

The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.

FCBGA1364

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

47 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

105°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR3L 1600/1866 LPDDR3 1600/1866

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

32 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

5 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

25.6 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

GPU Name

Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics 6200

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

300 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.05 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

32 GB

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

11.2/12

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

2560x1600@60Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP/DP/HDMI/VGA

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

6 MB

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel Flex Memory Access

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.3

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

1109

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

4008

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

893

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

3363

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Xeon Gold 6132

1180 +6.4%

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

1150 +3.7%

Core i7-5750HQ

1109

Xeon D-2899NT

1076 -3%

Core i5-5287U

1029 -7.2%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Xeon E3-1275 v5

4520 +12.8%

Core i5-9500T

4218 +5.2%

Core i7-5750HQ

4008

Core i7-4940MX

3773 -5.9%

Xeon E3-1220 v3

3565 -11.1%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Xeon E5-1660

928 +3.9%

Core i3-8145U

914 +2.4%

Core i7-5750HQ

893

Core i3-4330

878 -1.7%

Xeon W-11555MRE

864 -3.2%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Core i3-9350KF

3611 +7.4%

Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE with Radeon Vega 11 Graphics

3487 +3.7%

Core i7-5750HQ

3363

Core i5-6600

3237 -3.7%

Xeon E3-1285 v3

3125 -7.1%