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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£320
  • Avg. price in US: ~$380
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5574
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.4 GHz

Intel Core i7 4700HQ review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.3

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.5

Performance

18.0%

4.0

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.7

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

5.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.7

Platform

1.0%

6.4

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 2.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.7

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.2

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-4700HQ is a high-end, 4th-generation quad-core mobile processor based on the 22nm Haswell architecture, featuring a 2.4 GHz base frequency and a 3.4 GHz turbo boost. It supports 8 threads through Hyper-Threading and includes 6 MB of L3 cache, an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU (up to 1200 MHz), and a 47W TDP. Its main pros include strong multi-threaded performance for demanding tasks like rendering and advanced features like AVX2 and VT-d virtualization support. However, its high power consumption often leads to significant heat and thermal throttling in thinner laptops, and because it uses a BGA1364 socket, it is soldered to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 4700HQ

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.3
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a technical score of 3.31 points, which is lower than that of 97.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

5.0
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a quality-to-price ratio of 5 points, which is lower than 96.5% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i7 4700HQ belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1364
Intel Core i7 4700HQ uses the FCBGA1364 CPU socket, which is older than that of 86.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

QM87, HM87, HM86
Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports QM87, HM87, HM86 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 57.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i7 4700HQ uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
Intel Core i7 4700HQ offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i7 4700HQ offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.4 GHz
Intel Core i7 4700HQ reaches a boost clock of 3.4 GHz which is lower than that of 83.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a base clock of 4x2.4 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

22 nm
Intel Core i7 4700HQ uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 22 nm
Intel Core i7 4700HQ is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3L
Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports DDR DDR3L, which is older than that of 84.1% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 96.6% of processors and equal to 2.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

32 GB
Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports up to 32 GB of memory, which is less than 71.9% of processors and equal to 19.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i7 4700HQ includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 4600
Intel Core i7 4700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 65.7% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

20
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has 20 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 51.6% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

400 MHz
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has an integrated GPU clock of 400 MHz which is higher than that of 73.3% of processors and equal to that of 8% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 53% of processors and equal to 4.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

47 W
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a TDP of 47 W which is higher than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

47 W
Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a base power of 47 W which is higher than that of 60.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

no
Intel Core i7 4700HQ does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 4700HQ vs the average processor

  • 72.1% faster Blender rendering
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (571.1 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (571.1 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.571.09 vs 331.88
  • 72.1% faster Blender rendering
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (571.1 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.

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Performance
  • 7 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
    June 2013
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,364 vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older TPM support
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports an older TPM version than the average processor (TPM 1.2 vs PTT 2.0).
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 28.6% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,773 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 46.1% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (261 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 57% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,196 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 79.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (997 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 32.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (997 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 47.1% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,574 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 71.7% fewer transistors
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Less advanced foundry
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L vs DDR4).
  • 50% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 20.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 28.6% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,773 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,773 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,773 vs 2,483
  • 46.1% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (261 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (261 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.261 vs 484
  • 57% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,196 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,196 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,196 vs 2,783
  • 79.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (997 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (997 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.997 vs 4,793
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 32.2% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (997 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (997 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.997 vs 1,471
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i7 4700HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i7 4700HQ?

  • Reliable multi-threaded performance for its era, handling up to 8 threads simultaneously via Hyper-Threading.
  • Capable of basic modern multitasking, such as handling 30+ browser tabs and 4K video playback concurrently.
  • Efficient for older workstation tasks like 3D rendering and modeling when compared to contemporary dual-core chips.
  • Includes hardware virtualization (VT-d) support, improving performance for virtual machine environments.
  • Still functional for light programming, office work, and basic video editing even years after its release.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 4700HQ?

  • Prone to high operating temperatures (often reaching 90°C–100°C under load), leading to thermal throttling.
  • Significantly outperformed by modern mobile and desktop CPUs, which can be 2 to 3 times faster.
  • Struggles with modern, CPU-intensive gaming and emulation (e.g., low FPS in demanding emulators like Cemu).
  • Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking for users seeking additional performance.
  • Soldered BGA design means the processor is not user-replaceable or upgradable in most laptops.

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browser.geekbench.com
29/03/2026
Intel Core i7-4700HQ Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i7-4700HQ is a high-end 22nm Haswell-based quad-core processor designed for large laptops, featuring 4 physical cores and 8 threads with a base clock of 2.4 GHz and boost up to 3.4 GHz. It supports AVX2 and FMA instructions and utilizes integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, offering solid performance for multi-threaded tasks and casual gaming. The processor serves as a...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
29/03/2026
Intel Core i7-4700HQ @ 2.40GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-4700HQ is a 2013-era 22nm Haswell quad-core mobile processor, featuring 8 threads, a 2.4 GHz base clock, and a 3.4 GHz boost, according to PassMark. It delivers approximately 5,579 to 5,634 CPU Mark points with integrated HD Graphics 4600 and was designed for high-performance laptops. Pros include strong multi-threaded performance for its time, AVX2 support, and,...Read more

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techspot.com
17/10/2014
Maingear Pulse 15 Gaming Laptop Review

The Maingear Pulse 15, built on the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro chassis, is a 0.75-inch thick gaming laptop featuring a 15.6-inch 3K (2880 x 1620) IPS display and a powerful Intel Core i7-4710HQ processor with fast SSD storage. The laptop boasts a premium, lightweight design with a customizable, durable aluminum build. However, the Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M GPU struggles to drive modern games...Read more

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techspot.com
27/08/2014
MSI GS70 Stealth Pro Gaming Laptop Review

The MSI GS70 Stealth Pro is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop balancing high-tier performance, including an Intel Core i7-4700HQ and Nvidia GTX 870M, within a slim, portable chassis. Performance is driven by a unique triple-SSD RAID 0 array for rapid storage, alongside a 1TB hard drive for media. Key strengths include a matte 1080p display that eliminates glare, exceptional audio quality...Read more

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notebookcheck.com
17/07/2013
Asus G750 Series - Notebookcheck.net External Reviews

The Asus G750 series (G750JX/JH) is a 17.3-inch desktop replacement featuring a stealth fighter design, powered by Intel Haswell Core i7-4700HQ processors and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M graphics. Pros include an exceptional cooling system that remains quiet under load and a sturdy build, while the significant weight (3.9–4.8 kg) acts as a con, limiting portability. The laptops...Read more

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futurezone.at
17/08/2013
Razer Blade Pro Review: A Slim Gaming Laptop

The Razer Blade Pro is a premium, thin 17-inch gaming laptop, noted for combining top-tier performance with exceptional build quality and a 4K touch display. Featuring an overclocked Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GTX 1080, it excels in gaming and professional tasks, supported by a unique trackpad and THX-certified audio. However, the device has a very high price, limited battery life,...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
21/06/2014
MSI GS60 3K Edition Review

The MSI GS60 3K Edition, tested by Hardwareluxx, features a high-resolution 15.6-inch 3K panel (2880x1620) within a remarkably lightweight 19.9mm brushed-aluminum chassis. Performance is driven by an Intel Core i7-4700HQ and Nvidia GeForce GTX 870M, though native 3K gaming challenges the GPU. Key advantages include the sharp display, comfortable SteelSeries keyboard, and strong...Read more

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computerbase.de
30/08/2013
User Review - Asus N550JV-CN088H", "Reader Article - Asus N550JV-CN088H

The ASUS N550JV-CN088H is described in the ComputerBase forum as a premium 15.6-inch multimedia notebook featuring a robust Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor, a MacBook-like brushed-metal chassis, and an excellent Full HD IPS matte display. Performance highlights include capable handling of heavy tasks with an NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M, complemented by high-quality audio from an included...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
14/08/2013
Asus G750JH-T4080H Review

The Asus G750JH-T4080H is a 17.3-inch gaming laptop, styled after a stealth plane, that functions as a high-performance desktop replacement with an Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780M GPU. This specific model, reviewed by the Hardwareluxx community, includes 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, and a 1TB HDD, offering significant speed improvements over the G750JW model....Read more

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pcmasters.de
19/11/2013
ASUS ROG G750JX 17.3" Gaming Laptop Review

The ASUS ROG G750JX-T4070H is a powerful 17.3-inch desktop replacement featuring an Intel Core i7-4700HQ and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M, capable of running demanding 2013 titles at high settings. Highlights include a bright, matte Full HD display and a robust cooling system that keeps the notebook quiet under load. Additionally, the device offers excellent input devices with a...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
20/06/2023
Intel Core i7-4700HQ | LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i7-4700HQ is a high-end, 22nm Haswell quad-core processor (2.4-3.4 GHz) featuring Hyper-Threading and Intel HD Graphics 4600. It is designed for demanding tasks, offering strong multi-core performance and significantly improved integrated graphics compared to its predecessors. While offering high performance, the 47W TDP requires robust cooling, often restricting it...Read more

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techstation.it
15/05/2014
MSI AG270 All-in-One Review

The MSI All-in-One AG270 is a 27-inch, space-saving desktop featuring an Intel Core i7 Haswell processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880M GPU, aimed at providing high-end mobile performance for gamers in a clean aesthetic. It boasts a matte touchscreen with anti-flicker technology and rapid storage via dual SSDs in RAID 0 for fast load times. While offering solid performance for...Read more

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techstation.it
12/05/2014
MSI GS60 2PE Ghost Pro Laptop: Review

The MSI GS60 2PE Ghost Pro is a 15.6-inch gaming notebook designed for portability, featuring a slim 19.9mm Magnesium-Lithium chassis weighing only 1.96kg. It delivers high-end performance for its era, driven by an Intel Core i7-4700HQ processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 870M graphics, coupled with a fast "Super RAID" SSD setup. Key pros include a high-quality, color-accurate...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
25/05/2026
Intel Core i7-4700HQ | LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i7-4700HQ is a 22nm Haswell-based quad-core processor (2.4 - 3.4 GHz) designed for multimedia laptops, offering robust multi-threaded performance via Hyper-Threading and improved efficiency over Ivy Bridge. Pros include strong 3D rendering and video editing capabilities, alongside integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 that supports newer instructions like AVX2. A notable...Read more

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