Core i7-4712HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4712HQ

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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 i7-4712HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,799 Rank: 1024
Rank Name Score Visual
1020 Core i5-3550 4,807
+0.2%
1021 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,800
+0%
1022 Core i7-6600U 4,799
+0%
1023 Celeron G3950 4,799
+0%
1024 Core i7-4712HQ 4,799
1025 Core i7-7500U 4,798
+-0%
1026 Core i5-3450 4,798
+-0%
1027 Core i7 965 4,796
-0.1%
1028 Core i5-7Y54 4,794
-0.1%
1029 Core i3-3250 4,794
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4712HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,665 Rank: 1011
Rank Name Score Visual
1007 Core i5-7287U 4,666
+0%
1008 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
+0%
1009 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,665
+0%
1010 Core i7-6660U 4,665
+0%
1011 Core i7-4712HQ 4,665
1012 Core i7-3632QM 4,665
+0%
1013 Core i7-950 4,664
+-0%
1014 Core i7-7567U 4,663
+-0%
1015 Xeon X5570 4,663
+-0%
1016 Core i7-3635QM 4,661
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4712HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,889 Rank: 1017
Rank Name Score Visual
1013 Xeon Gold 5117 4,893
+0.1%
1014 Core i5-3550 4,893
+0.1%
1015 Xeon Gold 6138 4,892
+0.1%
1016 Xeon D-1528 4,892
+0.1%
1017 Core i7-4712HQ 4,889
1018 A6-7470K 4,883
-0.1%
1019 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,882
-0.1%
1020 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,881
-0.2%
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,881
-0.2%
1022 Xeon E5-2660 v4 4,880
-0.2%

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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 i7-4712HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,632 Rank: 880
Rank Name Score Visual
876 Core i5-7400 4,634
+0%
877 Core i7-2600K 4,634
+0%
878 Core i3-1115G4 4,634
+0%
879 Core i5-4440 4,632
+0%
880 Core i7-4712HQ 4,632
881 Core i5-6402P 4,631
+-0%
882 Core i5-3470 4,631
+-0%
883 Xeon E3-1270 4,631
+-0%
884 Ryzen 3 2200GE 4,630
+-0%
885 Core i5-6440EQ 4,630
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4712HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,622 Rank: 848
Rank Name Score Visual
844 Core i5-6600 4,624
+0%
845 Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U 4,624
+0%
846 Core i7-4700MQ 4,623
+0%
847 Core i5-4690K 4,622
+0%
848 Core i7-4712HQ 4,622
849 Core i5-10310U 4,622
+0%
850 Core i5-8250U 4,621
+-0%
851 Core i5-8365U 4,621
+-0%
852 Core i7-3635QM 4,621
+-0%
853 Pentium Gold G7400 4,621
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4712HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,649 Rank: 845
Rank Name Score Visual
841 Pentium Gold G7400T 4,652
+0.1%
842 Xeon E3-1505L v5 4,651
+0%
843 Xeon W3680 4,650
+0%
844 Core i7-3840QM 4,650
+0%
845 Core i7-4712HQ 4,649
846 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,648
+-0%
847 Ryzen 5 1400 4,648
+-0%
848 Core i7-4700MQ 4,648
+-0%
849 Core i5-6400T 4,647
+-0%
850 Ryzen 3 3200G 4,647
+-0%

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Core i7-4712HQ Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-4712HQ remains a noteworthy mobile processor from the Haswell generation, originally launched in April 2014. Though now over a decade old, its performance in synthetic benchmarks still places it in the mid-tier of historical desktop and mobile CPU rankings. This 4-core, 8-thread processor operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz with a turbo boost up to 3.3 GHz, leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to deliver strong multitasking performance for its time. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring 1.4 billion transistors, the i7-4712HQ was designed for power-efficient laptops and mobile workstations, with a TDP of just 37 W. Its integrated Intel HD 4600 graphics, capable of 1150 MHz boost frequency, provided sufficient visual performance for everyday tasks and light gaming without a discrete GPU.

In single-core performance, the Core i7-4712HQ scores 4889, ranking #1017 out of 2060 processors, placing it ahead of many modern low-power and embedded chips but behind current high-end desktop and server CPUs. Its multicore score of 4665 ranks it #1009, demonstrating solid scaling across multiple threads thanks to its SMT implementation. Overall, the processor earns a composite score of 4799, positioning it as a capable mid-range performer in its era, though it falls significantly behind today’s top-tier processors. It competes closely with contemporary mobile and desktop chips like the Core i5-7287U and Ryzen 3 PRO 2300U, yet trails behind more powerful contemporaries such as the Xeon E3-1290 v2 and Core i5-6300HQ.

The i7-4712HQ supports DDR3L memory at up to 1600 MT/s in a dual-channel configuration, offering a maximum bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It features 6 MB of L1 cache, 244 MB of L2 cache, and a substantial 7.629 MB of L3 cache, contributing to efficient data access. The processor uses a BGA 1364 package and supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 16 lanes, enabling fast storage and peripheral connectivity. Intel’s virtualization technologies, including VT-x and VT-d, along with AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, make it suitable for virtual machines and compute-heavy applications. However, its locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, a design choice typical of mobile processors.

While the Core i7-4712HQ is no longer relevant for modern gaming or content creation, it remains a viable option for legacy systems, office work, or as a reference point for understanding processor evolution. Its balanced mix of performance, power efficiency, and integrated graphics made it a popular choice for business and consumer laptops in the mid-2010s. As of 2026, it serves as a benchmark for how far CPU design has progressed, especially in the realm of multi-core performance and power efficiency.
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Intel Core i7-4712HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4712HQ
Model Number: i7-4712HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (locked)
Core Name: Crystalwell
Socket: FCBGA1364
Package: FC-BGA1364
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 37 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

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
Die Area: 264 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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