Core i7-4700MQ Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 i7-4700MQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,947 Rank: 913

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
909	Xeon D-1587	4,952	+0.1%
910	Core i7-2600K	4,951	+0.1%
911	Core i7-4558U	4,951	+0.1%
912	Core i7-4750HQ	4,948	+0%
913	Core i7-4700MQ	4,947
914	Celeron G4920	4,943	-0.1%
915	FX-770K	4,942	-0.1%
916	Ryzen 5 3550H	4,941	-0.1%
917	Core i7-7Y75	4,938	-0.2%
918	Xeon D-1577	4,937	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4700MQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,743 Rank: 914

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
910	Core i5-7400T	4,745	+0%
911	Xeon E3-1240 V2	4,745	+0%
912	Core i3-2370M	4,744	+0%
913	Core i5-3570	4,743	+0%
914	Core i7-4700MQ	4,743
915	Ryzen 3 2300X	4,743	+0%
916	Core i3-8300	4,742	+-0%
917	FX-8150	4,740	-0.1%
918	Ryzen 3 4300U	4,739	-0.1%
919	Pentium G4600T	4,738	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4700MQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,083 Rank: 887

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
883	Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE	5,094	+0.2%
884	Core i5-2550K	5,094	+0.2%
885	Pentium G3460	5,093	+0.2%
886	Celeron G3930TE	5,086	+0.1%
887	Core i7-4700MQ	5,083
888	Core i5-4330M	5,082	+-0%
889	Xeon E5-2680 v4	5,081	+-0%
890	Core i3-7167U	5,081	+-0%
891	Core M3-7Y32	5,080	-0.1%
892	EPYC 7H12	5,078	-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 i7-4700MQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,637 Rank: 869

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
865	Core i5-6500	4,637	+0%
866	Core i5-7440HQ	4,637	+0%
867	Core i5-6600T	4,637	+0%
868	Core i5-3550	4,637	+0%
869	Core i7-4700MQ	4,637
870	Xeon E3-1280	4,637	+0%
871	Core i3-9100T	4,636	+-0%
872	Core i7-4702HQ	4,636	+-0%
873	Core i5-3570S	4,636	+-0%
874	Xeon E5645	4,635	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4700MQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,623 Rank: 846

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
842	Core i5-7500	4,625	+0%
843	Phenom II X6 1100T	4,625	+0%
844	Core i5-6600	4,624	+0%
845	Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U	4,624	+0%
846	Core i7-4700MQ	4,623
847	Core i5-4690K	4,622	+-0%
848	Core i7-4712HQ	4,622	+-0%
849	Core i5-10310U	4,622	+-0%
850	Core i5-8250U	4,621	+-0%
851	Core i5-8365U	4,621	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4700MQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,648 Rank: 848

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
844	Core i7-3840QM	4,650	+0%
845	Core i7-4712HQ	4,649	+0%
846	Ryzen Embedded V1807B	4,648	+0%
847	Ryzen 5 1400	4,648	+0%
848	Core i7-4700MQ	4,648
849	Core i5-6400T	4,647	+-0%
850	Ryzen 3 3200G	4,647	+-0%
851	Core i3-1115G4	4,646	+-0%
852	Ryzen 7 3750H	4,645	-0.1%
853	Core i7-4702MQ	4,644	-0.1%

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Core i7-4700MQ Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-4700MQ remains a notable example of mid-range mobile computing from the early Broadwell era. While outdated by today's standards, its performance still holds relevance in legacy systems and budget laptops where integrated graphics and efficiency are prioritized. This quad-core processor, built on a 22 nm process, operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz, delivering a balanced mix of performance and power efficiency. With Hyper-Threading enabled, it provides eight logical threads, making it suitable for multitasking and lightly threaded workloads such as web browsing, office applications, and light content creation.

The Core i7-4700MQ is equipped with Intel's HD Graphics 4600, a GPU capable of driving up to three displays and operating at a maximum frequency of 1.15 GHz. While not suited for modern gaming or intensive graphics workloads, it offers adequate performance for basic multimedia playback and light video editing. The processor supports DDR3L-1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. This configuration, while modest by today’s standards, was competitive when launched and remains functional in systems that do not require high memory throughput.

In benchmark evaluations, the Core i7-4700MQ achieves an overall score of 4,947, placing it at #913 out of 2,060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5,083, ranking #887, indicating it remains competitive in tasks that rely heavily on clock speed and instruction efficiency. The multicore score of 4,743 places it at #913, reflecting a more modest performance in multi-threaded applications. These results suggest the CPU excels in single-threaded scenarios but struggles to scale effectively in heavily parallelized workloads compared to modern processors.

The processor's TDP of 47 W and socket type FCPGA946 make it suitable for mobile platforms that emphasize thermal and power management. It supports a range of Intel technologies including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, enhancing security and encryption performance. Despite its age, the i7-4700MQ continues to serve well in entry-level laptops, business systems, and older gaming machines where cost-effective performance is key. While it cannot compete with today's high-end mobile CPUs, it still holds value in environments where reliability and compatibility outweigh raw power.

In comparison to contemporary offerings, the Core i7-4700MQ is outperformed by newer processors such as the Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9950X3D, which dominate the top 50 lists in both single-core and multicore performance. However, it holds its own against some mid-tier CPUs from the same era, such as the Core i5-7400T and Xeon E3-1240 v2. Its continued relevance lies in its efficiency, compatibility, and adequate performance for non-demanding applications, making it a dependable choice in legacy systems and budget-conscious builds.