Core i7-4720HQ 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 i7-4720HQ 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.