Intel Core i7-4720HQ vs Core i7-4722HQ

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Combined performance score

i7-4722HQ
3.66

Core i7-4720HQ outperforms Core i7-4722HQ by 2% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13871359
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 January 2015 (9 years old)1 January 2015 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$378
Current priceno data$813 (2.2x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz3.6 GHz
L1 cache256 KB256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size177 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1400 Million1400 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1364
Power consumption (TDP)37 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGA++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hz2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ.

PCIe version33
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-4722HQ 3.66
i7-4720HQ 3.75
+2.5%

Core i7-4720HQ outperforms Core i7-4722HQ by 2% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-4722HQ 5620
i7-4720HQ 5761
+2.5%

Core i7-4720HQ outperforms Core i7-4722HQ by 3% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4722HQ 814
i7-4720HQ 1005
+23.5%

Core i7-4720HQ outperforms Core i7-4722HQ by 23% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4722HQ 2882
i7-4720HQ 3041
+5.5%

Core i7-4720HQ outperforms Core i7-4722HQ by 6% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 3.66 3.75
Power consumption (TDP) 37 Watt 47 Watt

We couldn't decide between Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ. The differences in performance seem too small.


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