Core i7-4650U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4650U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-4650U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,614 Rank: 1180
Rank Name Score Visual
1176 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,619
+0.1%
1177 Xeon E3-1230 4,618
+0.1%
1178 Core i5-4310U 4,616
+0%
1179 Core i5-6300U 4,615
+0%
1180 Core i7-4650U 4,614
1181 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,613
+-0%
1182 Pentium G3258 4,612
+-0%
1183 Core i7-990X 4,612
+-0%
1184 Core m5-6Y54 4,610
-0.1%
1185 Core i3-7020U 4,610
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4650U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,436 Rank: 1363
Rank Name Score Visual
1359 Core i5-650 4,437
+0%
1360 Core m5-6Y57 4,436
+0%
1361 Celeron J4105 4,436
+0%
1362 Core i3-2130 4,436
+0%
1363 Core i7-4650U 4,436
1364 Core i5-8210Y 4,436
+0%
1365 Athlon X4 860K 4,436
+0%
1366 Pentium B960 4,435
+-0%
1367 Core i5-6300U 4,435
+-0%
1368 Core i5-4200M 4,435
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4650U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,733 Rank: 1130
Rank Name Score Visual
1126 Core i7-2655LE 4,735
+0%
1127 Core i5-6300U 4,735
+0%
1128 Intel Core i3-7100U 4,735
+0%
1129 Core i5-5200U 4,734
+0%
1130 Core i7-4650U 4,733
1131 Core i7-3612QM 4,732
+-0%
1132 Xeon X5687 4,732
+-0%
1133 Xeon X3470 4,731
+-0%
1134 Xeon Silver 4210 4,729
-0.1%
1135 Pentium G3220 4,728
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-4650U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,533 Rank: 1278
Rank Name Score Visual
1274 A8-5557M 4,534
+0%
1275 Core i3-6157U 4,533
+0%
1276 Celeron G4900 4,533
+0%
1277 Core i5-3210M 4,533
+0%
1278 Core i7-4650U 4,533
1279 Phenom II X4 B50 4,533
+0%
1280 Core i7-3667U 4,533
+0%
1281 Core i5-5200U 4,533
+0%
1282 Phenom II X4 960T 4,533
+0%
1283 Xeon E5506 4,533
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4650U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,502 Rank: 1314
Rank Name Score Visual
1310 Atom x7-E3950 4,504
+0%
1311 Athlon II X3 440 4,503
+0%
1312 Athlon II X4 600e 4,503
+0%
1313 A8-6500B 4,503
+0%
1314 Core i7-4650U 4,502
1315 Core i5-4300U 4,502
+0%
1316 A12-9700P 4,502
+0%
1317 Core i7-3689Y 4,502
+0%
1318 Phenom II X3 B75 4,502
+0%
1319 Pentium G4500T 4,501
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4650U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,535 Rank: 1196
Rank Name Score Visual
1192 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,535
+0%
1193 A8-9600 4,535
+0%
1194 Core i3-2105 4,535
+0%
1195 Core i5-3210M 4,535
+0%
1196 Core i7-4650U 4,535
1197 Core i5-4210U 4,535
+0%
1198 Core i3-3240T 4,535
+0%
1199 A10 PRO-7800B 4,535
+0%
1200 A10-6790K 4,534
+-0%
1201 Phenom II X6 1035T 4,534
+-0%

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Core i7-4650U Details

The Intel Core i7-4650U ranks among the mid-tier mobile processors from Intel's Haswell generation, released in June 2013. As of early 2026, it is a four-year-old design, making it a legacy part in today's computing landscape. Despite its age, the processor still holds relevance in budget or low-power systems where efficiency and integrated graphics are prioritized over raw performance. With a TDP of just 15 W, the i7-4650U is built for ultra-portable laptops, emphasizing energy efficiency over high-end computing.

This mobile CPU features a dual-core design based on Intel's Haswell-ULT microarchitecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process. It supports Hyper-Threading, effectively doubling its thread count to four, allowing for smoother multitasking and improved performance in multithreaded applications. The base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with a turbo boost capability up to 3.3 GHz, enabling higher performance during short bursts of workload. It includes 4 MB of L3 cache, which aids in reducing memory latency and improving data access speeds.

The processor integrates Intel HD Graphics 5000, a capable GPU for its time, offering a base frequency of 200 MHz and a burst frequency of 1100 MHz. It supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic multimedia tasks and light gaming. Memory support includes DDR3L 1333/1600 and LPDDR3 1333/1600, with a maximum capacity of 16 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s across two channels. The chip operates under the FCBGA1168 socket and is manufactured using 1.3 billion transistors.

In terms of features, the Core i7-4650U supports a broad range of instruction sets, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel’s virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d. It also includes EIST for power management and TXT for secure execution environments. These capabilities make it suitable for lightweight virtualization and enterprise use cases, though not for heavy-duty server applications.

Benchmark results place the i7-4650U at an Overall Score of 4614, ranking #1180 out of 2060 processors. Its Singlecore Score is 4733 (#1130), and its Multicore Score is 4436 (#1360). While it performs well in single-threaded tasks—comparable to modern low-power mobile CPUs like the Core i5-6300U—it falls behind in multi-core performance due to its two-core design. In the top 50 overall performance list, it is notably absent, underscoring its position as a mid-tier, legacy processor.

In conclusion, the Core i7-4650U is best suited for basic productivity, web browsing, and light multimedia use in ultraportable laptops. Its low power consumption and integrated graphics make it a practical choice for users prioritizing battery life over performance. As of March 2026, while it is no longer competitive in high-performance scenarios, it remains a reliable option in older or budget-oriented systems.
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Intel Core i7-4650U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4650U
Model Number: i7-4650U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 17x (locked)
Core Name: Haswell-ULT
Socket: FCBGA1168
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 3.815 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 5000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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