Core i7-4720HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4720HQ

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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 i7-4720HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,050 Rank: 832
Rank Name Score Visual
828 Core i7-6820EQ 5,051
+0%
829 Core i7-6700HQ 5,051
+0%
830 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 5,050
+0%
831 Xeon D-1531 5,050
+0%
832 Core i7-4720HQ 5,050
833 Ryzen 3 5300U 5,050
+0%
834 Core i5-6440HQ 5,048
+-0%
835 Xeon E3-1220 v3 5,047
-0.1%
836 Core i7-6650U 5,046
-0.1%
837 Core i5-7267U 5,046
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4720HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,788 Rank: 858
Rank Name Score Visual
854 Core i5-8250U 4,789
+0%
855 Atom C3858 4,789
+0%
856 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4,789
+0%
857 Ryzen 3 PRO 1200 4,789
+0%
858 Core i7-4720HQ 4,788
859 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,787
+-0%
860 Core i5-4670 4,787
+-0%
861 Core i5-4570 4,787
+-0%
862 Core i7-2700K 4,787
+-0%
863 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,786
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4720HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,225 Rank: 790
Rank Name Score Visual
786 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 5,226
+0%
787 Xeon E3-1505M v6 5,226
+0%
788 Xeon E3-1245 v5 5,226
+0%
789 Xeon Platinum 8160 5,226
+0%
790 Core i7-4720HQ 5,225
791 Core i3-4170 5,225
+0%
792 Xeon E5-2683 v4 5,224
+-0%
793 Core i7 X 000 5,224
+-0%
794 Core i7-8750H 5,223
+-0%
795 Core i7-4558U 5,223
+-0%

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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 i7-4720HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,648 Rank: 835
Rank Name Score Visual
831 Core i5-7500 4,649
+0%
832 Core i5-4670S 4,649
+0%
833 Core i5-1030NG7 4,649
+0%
834 Xeon E3-1225 V2 4,648
+0%
835 Core i7-4720HQ 4,648
836 Core i7-3820QM 4,648
+0%
837 Xeon D-1521 4,647
+-0%
838 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,647
+-0%
839 Core i7-3820 4,647
+-0%
840 Core i5-4570 4,646
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4720HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,639 Rank: 816
Rank Name Score Visual
812 Core i7-4710MQ 4,640
+0%
813 Pentium Silver N6005 4,640
+0%
814 Xeon D-1520 4,639
+0%
815 Core i7-4770T 4,639
+0%
816 Core i7-4720HQ 4,639
817 Core i7-10510U 4,637
+-0%
818 Core i7-4700HQ 4,633
-0.1%
819 Xeon X5677 4,633
-0.1%
820 Core i5-6600K 4,632
-0.2%
821 Core i7-4710HQ 4,632
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4720HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,661 Rank: 820
Rank Name Score Visual
816 Core i5-6300HQ 4,661
+0%
817 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,661
+0%
818 Xeon W3690 4,661
+0%
819 Core i7-4800MQ 4,661
+0%
820 Core i7-4720HQ 4,661
821 Core i7-4710MQ 4,661
+0%
822 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,660
+-0%
823 Core i7-3770S 4,660
+-0%
824 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,659
+-0%
825 Core i5-4430 4,659
+-0%

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Core i7-4720HQ Details

Ranking #830 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-4720HQ represents a capable mid-range mobile processor from Intel's fourth-generation Core lineup, released in 2014. While it is now over a decade old, it remains relevant for basic productivity, multimedia consumption, and light multitasking in older laptops. As of March 2026, the processor’s age is evident in its performance, which, while solid for its time, now trails far behind modern offerings in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

Built on Intel's 22 nm process and based on the Haswell microarchitecture, the i7-4720HQ features four cores and eight threads, thanks to Hyper-Threading. It runs at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.6 GHz, and operates within a 47 W thermal envelope. The CPU supports DDR3L-1333/1600 memory across two channels, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It uses the FCBGA1364 socket, typical for mobile platforms of that era.

The processor integrates Intel's HD Graphics 4600 GPU, which runs at a base frequency of 400 MHz and can boost up to 1.2 GHz. It supports up to three displays and includes hardware acceleration for video decoding, making it suitable for HD video playback and light creative tasks. Despite lacking the raw power of modern discrete graphics, the integrated solution offers reasonable performance for everyday use.

In terms of supported technologies, the i7-4720HQ includes a robust set of features such as AVX2, AES-NI, Intel vPro, VT-x, and VT-d, enabling virtualization, encryption, and remote management. It also supports ECC memory, though this is typically limited to server and workstation platforms. The processor is equipped with EIST for power efficiency and TXT for enhanced security.

Benchmark results highlight the processor's competitive position. It achieves a single-core score of 5,225, placing it at #790 among 2060 CPUs, and a multicore score of 4,788, ranking #858 of 2060. Its overall score of 5,050 places it at #830. In comparison, the fastest CPU in the dataset, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, scores over 9,000, illustrating the vast performance gap between 2014-era mobile processors and today's high-end desktop and server chips.

While the i7-4720HQ is no longer competitive with modern processors in gaming or content creation, it remains a dependable option for users who prioritize portability and longevity over raw performance. Its integrated graphics and power efficiency make it suitable for business laptops and entry-level mobile workstations, particularly in environments where upgradeability is limited.
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Intel Core i7-4720HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4720HQ
Model Number: i7-4720HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1364
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: 1200 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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