Intel Core i7-4700MQ vs Core i7-4760HQ

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Combined performance score

i7-4760HQ
4.10
+17.5%

Core i7-4760HQ outperforms Core i7-4700MQ by 17% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12951424
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 February 2014 (10 years old)27 May 2013 (10 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$434$288
Current priceno data$906 (3.1x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ 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 speed2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size264 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCPGA946
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ. 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++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ 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 i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ. 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 card
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ 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 i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i7-4700MQ.

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.

i7-4760HQ 4.10
+17.5%
i7-4700MQ 3.49

Core i7-4760HQ outperforms Core i7-4700MQ by 17% 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%

i7-4760HQ 6300
+17.6%
i7-4700MQ 5356

Core i7-4760HQ outperforms Core i7-4700MQ by 18% in Passmark.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i7-4760HQ 7
i7-4700MQ 7
+5.5%

Core i7-4700MQ outperforms Core i7-4760HQ by 6% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i7-4760HQ 1.46
i7-4700MQ 1.51
+3.4%

Core i7-4700MQ outperforms Core i7-4760HQ by 3% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.10 3.49
Integrated graphics card 2.97 1.83
Recency 1 February 2014 27 May 2013
Cost $434 $288

The Core i7-4760HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4700MQ in performance tests.


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