Ryzen 7 9700X vs i7-4960HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4960HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.99
Ryzen 7 9700X
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
23.47
+488%

Ryzen 7 9700X outperforms Core i7-4960HQ by a whopping 488% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1418218
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data50.99
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.0334.17
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date1 September 2013 (11 years ago)8 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$359

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)32 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm4 nm
Die size264 mm270.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 million8,315 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X 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
SocketFCBGA1364AM5
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
FDI+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200AMD Radeon Graphics
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X.

PCIe version35.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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 3.99
Ryzen 7 9700X 23.47
+488%

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.

i7-4960HQ 6339
Ryzen 7 9700X 37280
+488%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-4960HQ 632
Ryzen 7 9700X 3178
+403%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.99 23.47
Integrated graphics card 3.06 1.98
Recency 1 September 2013 8 August 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 8 16
Chip lithography 22 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 65 Watt

i7-4960HQ has 54.5% faster integrated GPU, and 38.3% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 9700X, on the other hand, has a 488.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 450% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 9700X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4960HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4960HQ is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 9700X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4960HQ and Ryzen 7 9700X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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