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Avg. price: ~£260
PassMark benchmark result: 5034
N. of physical cores: 4
CPU boost clock speed: 3.0 GHz

Intel Core i7 4765T review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.3

Poor

4.0

Poor

6.8

Good

2.1
Gaming
Score components:
30.0%
2.1
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
2.5
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.6
CPU boost clock speed
17.0%
2.1
L3 cache
8.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
2.1
Video editing
Score components:
45.0%
2.0
Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
20.0%
1.8
N. of physical cores
20.0%
2.8
CPU threads
15.0%
2.1
L3 cache

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The Intel Core i7-4765T is a 4th Generation Haswell-based desktop processor featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with an 8 MB Intel Smart Cache. Optimized for low-power environments, it operates at a base frequency of 2.00 GHz and can reach a maximum turbo boost of 3.00 GHz while maintaining a remarkably low 35W TDP. Its primary advantages include excellent energy efficiency, low heat output suitable for fanless or small-form-factor builds, and support for up to 32 GB of DDR3-1600 memory with integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600. However, its lower clock speeds compared to standard i7 models limit high-performance gaming and heavy rendering, it lacks an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and it is restricted to older DDR3 memory standards.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 4765T

Overall score

4.3

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Platform

7.4

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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

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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

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Performance

3.5

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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

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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

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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

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Integrated Graphics

6.3

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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

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Power & Thermal

6.1

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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

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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

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Intel Core i7 4765T vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i7 4765T better than the average processor?

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2.3x more popular
Intel Core i7 4765T is more popular than the average processor (2.30 vs 1.000).
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.
Intel Core i7 4765T is more popular than the average processor (2.30 vs 1.000).2.3 vs 1
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 4765T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i7 4765T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
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
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.35 W vs 45 W
16.7% more L3 per core
Intel Core i7 4765T has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

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Why is Intel Core i7 4765T worse than the average processor?

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7 year/s older release date
Intel Core i7 4765T has an older release date than the average processor (2,013 vs 2,020).
June 2013
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core i7 4765T does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
30.2% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
35.1% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,611 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
37% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (927 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4765T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
52.2% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,034 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
38.6% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,945 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core i7 4765T 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 4765T 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 4765T 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 4765T 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 4765T 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 4765T 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.
Less advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i7 4765T uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
33.3% smaller L1 cache
Intel Core i7 4765T 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 4765T has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.4 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
Less advanced foundry
Intel Core i7 4765T uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4765T supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4765T 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 4765T 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 4765T 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 4765T does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
30.2% lower boost clock
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 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 4765T has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
35.1% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,611 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 4765T has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,611 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,611 vs 2,483
37% lower single-core score
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (927 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 4765T has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (927 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.927 vs 1,471
83.3% larger process node
Intel Core i7 4765T 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 4765T 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
2 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core i7 4765T 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 4765T has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
52.2% lower PassMark score
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,034 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core i7 4765T has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,034 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.5,034 vs 10,532.5
Older DDR support
Intel Core i7 4765T 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 4765T supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core i7 4765T 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 4765T 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

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about Intel Core i7 4765T?

Extremely low power consumption with a 35W TDP, making it ideal for fanless or small form factor (SFF) builds.
Features 4 physical cores and 8 threads via Hyper-Threading, providing solid multitasking for its age.
Very efficient for basic tasks and light media work on older systems.
Runs cool in well-ventilated or open-air setups, with reported idle temperatures as low as 32°C.
Integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics are capable of handling basic video tasks and some older games on low settings.
Supports hardware virtualization, making it a budget-friendly choice for light virtual machine or home server use.

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 4765T?

Low base clock speed of 2.0 GHz can lead to performance bottlenecks in CPU-intensive modern applications.
Significantly slower in both single-thread and multi-threaded tasks compared to standard i7 models like the i7-4770.
Not recommended for modern gaming; users report frequent FPS drops in titles like Fortnite or GTA V without a dedicated GPU.
The multiplier is locked, which prevents any significant overclocking to improve performance.
Discontinued and outdated by 2025 standards, often outperformed by modern entry-level notebook processors.
Some users report high operating temperatures in certain pre-built systems (e.g., tiny PCs) due to limited cooling space.

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browser.geekbench.com

29/03/2026

Intel Core i7-4765T Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i7-4765T is a 4th-generation "Haswell" quad-core processor designed for high efficiency and low-power, 35W TDP environments. Operating at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz, which boosts up to 3.0 GHz, it is ideal for small form factor PCs. Advantages include energy efficiency, integrated HD Graphics 4600, and support for AVX2 instructions. Conversely, it has limited...Read more

cpubenchmark.net

29/03/2026

Intel Core i7-4765T @ 2.00GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-4765T is a 4th-gen "Haswell" desktop processor for the LGA 1150 socket, featuring 4 cores/8 threads and a 2.0 GHz base clock. A major pro is its exceptional 35W energy efficiency, ideal for low-profile, small form factor PCs. It includes 8MB cache and integrated HD Graphics 4600 for basic visual tasks. With a PassMark score around 5,021, the i7-4765T is roughly 34%...Read more

fanlesstech.com

21/10/2013

Intel i7-4765T is amazing [+ our new PC]

FanlessTech reviews the Intel Core i7-4765T, highlighting it as a powerful yet efficient Haswell-based 35W TDP chip capable of high-performance fanless operation. Paired with a Nofan CR-100A cooler, the processor demonstrated excellent thermal management, keeping temperatures under 47°C even under full load. While offering superior performance-per-watt compared to older systems,...Read more

valid.x86.fr

15/03/2017

CPU-Z Validation - Intel Core i7-4765T Performance

The CPU-Z benchmark provides a rapid, accessible method for validating processor single-thread and multi-thread performance, serving as a widely recognized standard for checking overclocks. However, experts consider the benchmark inadequate for comprehensive evaluation because its small workload fits within the L1 cache, failing to stress larger cache levels or test branch...Read more

valid.x86.fr

01/12/2025

CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i7-4765T (1T) - x64 - 2017.1

The Intel Core i9-14900K is a 24-core processor (8 P-cores, 16 E-cores) designed for extreme performance, capable of reaching 6.0 GHz, which yields class-leading single-core speeds and excellent versatility for high-end gaming and 4K content creation. Key pros include high multi-threaded performance, support for fast DDR5 memory, and drop-in compatibility for existing LGA 1700...Read more

valid.x86.fr

01/02/2026

CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i7-4765T (Single-Thread)

The CPU-Z benchmark 2.3.1 for the Intel Core i7-4765T highlights a 4-core, 8-thread Haswell processor designed for power efficiency, operating with a 35W TDP and a 2.0 GHz base clock. The data shows a single-thread score of approximately 1,257 and a multi-thread score of 5,046, indicating capable performance for low-power computing scenarios 2.3.1. The processor's primary strengths...Read more

onlogic.com

14/07/2017

Intel Core i7-4765T Haswell - OnLogic

The Intel Core i7-4765T is a 4th-generation "Haswell" processor designed for low-power, small form factor systems with a 35W TDP. It features four cores, eight threads, and a 3.0 GHz boost clock, offering efficient, reliable performance for specialized, compact builds. However, the processor is limited by a locked multiplier, slower 2.0 GHz base clock, and only supports older DDR3...Read more

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