Intel Core i7-4870HQ vs Core i7-4960HQ

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Combined performance score

i7-4960HQ
4.23
+2.4%

Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i7-4870HQ by 2% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12661288
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Crystalwell (2013−2014)
Release date1 September 2013 (10 years old)1 July 2014 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$434
Current price$1053 (1.6x MSRP)$987 (2.3x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ 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 speed2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.7 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size264 mm2264 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 i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ 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)47 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ. 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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Max video memory2 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hz1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ.

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.

i7-4960HQ 4.23
+2.4%
i7-4870HQ 4.13

Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i7-4870HQ 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%

i7-4960HQ 6500
+2.5%
i7-4870HQ 6339

Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i7-4870HQ 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%

i7-4960HQ 1134
+2.6%
i7-4870HQ 1105

Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i7-4870HQ by 3% 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%

i7-4960HQ 3755
+3.7%
i7-4870HQ 3622

Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i7-4870HQ by 4% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-4960HQ 632
+1.8%
i7-4870HQ 621

Core i7-4960HQ outperforms Core i7-4870HQ by 2% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 4.23 4.13
Recency 1 September 2013 1 July 2014
Cost $657 $434

We couldn't decide between Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-4870HQ. The differences in performance seem too small.


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