Core i7-4700MQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4700MQ

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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.
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Intel Core i7-4700MQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4700MQ
Model Number: i7-4700MQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Socket: FCPGA946
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 47 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

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

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4600
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 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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