Name: Intel Core i7 4750HQ
Brand: Intel

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 4750HQ

Overall score

4.0

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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.

Platform

7.0

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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

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

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

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

Performance

3.6

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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+

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+

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

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

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

Cache & Architecture

4.1

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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

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

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

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

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

Memory & PCIe

3.6

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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

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

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

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

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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

Integrated Graphics

6.8

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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

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

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

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

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

Power & Thermal

5.3

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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

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

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

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

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

Intel Core i7 4750HQ vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i7 4750HQ better than the average processor?

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Why is Intel Core i7 4750HQ worse than the average processor?

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7 year/s older release date
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
May 2013
Older CPU socket
Intel Core i7 4750HQ uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,364 vs FP2).
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i7 4750HQ does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
25.6% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
30% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,739 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
32.4% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (995 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
46.4% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,648 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
32.2% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,249 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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.
8 lower clock multiplier
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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 4750HQ uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
33.3% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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 4750HQ uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4750HQ supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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.
50% less memory capacity
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (32 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
42.9% lower GPU clock speed
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (200 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i7 4750HQ does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
25.6% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 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 4750HQ has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
30% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,739 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 4750HQ has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,739 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,739 vs 2,483
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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 4750HQ 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
32.4% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4750HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (995 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 4750HQ has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (995 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.995 vs 1,471
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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 4750HQ has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4750HQ supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
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
Intel Core i7 4750HQ supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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.
What it is: The maximum theoretical memory bandwidth the processor can support.
When it matters: When memory-heavy workloads matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >75 GB/s
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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.25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
45.4% lower memory speed
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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.
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
Intel Core i7 4750HQ 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.1600 MHz vs 2933 MHz

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i7 4750HQ?

Strong integrated graphics performance for its time due to Iris Pro 5200 with 128 MB eDRAM
Effective multi-threading capabilities with 4 cores and 8 threads for multitasking
High memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s) compared to many contemporary 4th-gen models
Support for modern instructions like AVX2 and FMA to boost performance in calculation-heavy apps
Capable of handling day-to-day tasks and lighter creative work like Photoshop or Illustrator smoothly

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 4750HQ?

Relatively low base clock speed (2.0 GHz) compared to similar models like the i7-4720HQ
High TDP (47 W) makes it less power-efficient and requires robust cooling solutions
Locked multiplier prevents easy overclocking for users seeking additional performance
Limited longevity as it does not natively support Windows 11 and may face security vulnerabilities after Windows 10 support ends
Single-core performance is considered uncompetitive by modern standards

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The Intel Core i7-4750HQ is a high-end, 22nm Haswell-based quad-core mobile processor from 2013, featuring a 2.0 GHz base clock with a 3.2 GHz turbo boost. Its defining feature is the integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which leverages 128 MB of dedicated eDRAM (Level 4 cache) to significantly boost both graphical performance and general processing capabilities. Key advantages...Read more

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Intel Core i7-4750HQ @ 2.00GHz - CPU Benchmarks (PassMark)

The Intel Core i7-4750HQ is a 2013 Haswell-based, quad-core mobile processor featuring Iris Pro Graphics 5200 with 128 MB of embedded DRAM (eDRAM), offering superior integrated graphics for its time. Operating at 2.0 GHz to 3.2 GHz with a 47W TDP, the processor offers solid multitasking with Hyper-Threading but is limited by a locked multiplier. While functional for basic tasks, its...Read more

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Intel Core i7-4750HQ Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i7-4750HQ is a 2013-era Haswell quad-core mobile processor, featuring a 2.0 GHz base frequency and a 3.2 GHz turbo frequency. Recent benchmarks show an average single-core score of 997 and a multi-core score of 3,249, marking it as a capable legacy chip for general, non-demanding tasks. A key advantage of this model is the integrated Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which...Read more

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The 2013 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro, an Editors' Choice recipient, delivers workstation-class performance with a 15.4-inch Retina display (2,880-by-1,800 resolution), a quad-core Intel Core i7-4750HQ processor, and rapid PCIe-based flash storage. Key advantages include nearly nine hours of battery life, integrated Intel Iris Pro 5200 graphics, and advanced connectivity featuring...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-4750HQ is a 22nm Haswell-based quad-core mobile processor, operating at 2.0 GHz with a 3.2 GHz boost, featuring 8 threads and Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 with 128 MB of eDRAM. Geekbench 6 results show an average single-core score of 997 and multi-core score of 3,249, highlighting it as a strong performer for laptops requiring efficient, high-end processing and...Read more

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The Intel Core i7-4750HQ is a 4th-gen quad-core processor (Haswell) released in 2013 for high-end laptops, featuring a 2.0 GHz base clock with 3.2 GHz turbo boost. A primary advantage is the integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 with 128 MB eDRAM, which offers competitive performance for its era, supported by 47 W TDP, 8 threads, and AVX2/FMA instruction sets. However, the chip is...Read more

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