Core i7-4800MQ vs Core i5-8265U

Core i7-4800MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Core i5-8265U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4800MQ

4 / 8

5,773

0.0%

5,812

+0.7%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-4800MQ is positioned at rank 971 and the Core i5-8265U is on rank 353, so the Core i5-8265U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4800MQ

#959

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1932%

#960

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1903%

#961

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1747%

#962

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1739%

#963

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1723%

#965

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1664%

#966

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1596%

#967

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1593%

#968

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1550%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8265U

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

99%

#341

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

505%

#342

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

497%

#343

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

457%

#344

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

455%

#345

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

450%

#347

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

435%

#348

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

417%

#349

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

416%

#350

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

405%

#353

Core i5-8265U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8265U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i5-8265U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4800MQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i5-8265U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4800MQ Benchmark Check

Core i5-8265U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4800MQ and Core i5-8265U

Core i7-4800MQ

The Core i7-4800MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,773 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i5-8265U

The Core i5-8265U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,812 points. Launch price was $297.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4800MQ and Core i5-8265U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4800MQ versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i5-8265U — a 5.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-8265U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i7-4800MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i5-8265U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4800MQ scores 5,773 against the Core i5-8265U's 5,812 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-8265U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4800MQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-8265U.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i5-8265U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	3.9 GHz+5%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+69%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	5,773	5,812
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,000
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,200
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,500

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4800MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8265U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4800MQ	Core i5-8265U
Socket	PGA946	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4800MQ) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8265U). The Core i5-8265U includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 620), while the Core i7-4800MQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8265U targets Mainstream Laptop.