Core i7-4800MQ 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 i7-4800MQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,925 Rank: 927

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
923	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	4,933	+0.2%
924	Core i3-8121U	4,932	+0.1%
925	Core i3-6098P	4,931	+0.1%
926	Xeon E5-1607 v4	4,928	+0.1%
927	Core i7-4800MQ	4,925
928	Core i7-5550U	4,925	+0%
929	Ryzen 5 3500U	4,924	+-0%
930	Xeon D-1521	4,924	+-0%
931	Core i3-6100T	4,924	+-0%
932	Xeon E3-1235L v5	4,922	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4800MQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,773 Rank: 884

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
880	Core i7-4810MQ	4,775	+0%
881	Ryzen 7 2700U	4,774	+0%
882	Core i7-3740QM	4,774	+0%
883	Core i3-9100	4,773	+0%
884	Core i7-4800MQ	4,773
885	Core i7-3820QM	4,773	+0%
886	Core i3-8100T	4,772	+-0%
887	FX-9590	4,769	-0.1%
888	Core i7-4710HQ	4,768	-0.1%
889	Core i5-3570K	4,767	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4800MQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,027 Rank: 927

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
923	EPYC 7251	5,034	+0.1%
924	Pentium G3440	5,034	+0.1%
925	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	5,029	+0%
926	Xeon E3-1271 v3	5,027	+0%
927	Core i7-4800MQ	5,027
928	Core i3-9100TE	5,026	+-0%
929	Core i5-3470	5,023	-0.1%
930	Core i3-4130	5,023	-0.1%
931	Core i7-3840QM	5,021	-0.1%
932	Core i7-4750HQ	5,018	-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 i7-4800MQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,650 Rank: 827

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
823	Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U	4,650	+0%
824	Ryzen Embedded V1605B	4,650	+0%
825	Core i7-8550U	4,650	+0%
826	Ryzen 7 2700U	4,650	+0%
827	Core i7-4800MQ	4,650
828	Core i7-4710MQ	4,650	+0%
829	Ryzen 5 3500U	4,649	+-0%
830	Xeon E3-1220 v6	4,649	+-0%
831	Core i5-7500	4,649	+-0%
832	Core i5-4670S	4,649	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4800MQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,640 Rank: 811

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
807	Xeon E3-1235	4,643	+0.1%
808	Ryzen 3 PRO 2200GE	4,642	+0%
809	Ryzen 3 2200GE	4,642	+0%
810	Ryzen 3 1200	4,640	+0%
811	Core i7-4800MQ	4,640
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	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4800MQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,661 Rank: 819

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
815	Core i7-3770	4,662	+0%
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
820	Core i7-4720HQ	4,661	+0%
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%

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Core i7-4800MQ Details

The Intel Core i7-4800MQ stands as a mid-range mobile processor from Intel's fourth-generation Core lineup, released in 2013. While it is now considered a legacy device by modern standards, its performance remains competitive in certain legacy systems and budget computing environments. As of March 2026, the processor is over a decade old, reflecting its position as a product from an earlier era of computing when Intel was transitioning toward more power-efficient designs. Despite its age, the Core i7-4800MQ holds a notable place in the mobile processor hierarchy due to its balance of performance and thermal efficiency.

This CPU is built on Intel's 22 nm process and features a quad-core, eight-thread design, leveraging Hyper-Threading technology to enhance multitasking and parallel workloads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.7 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz, allowing for improved performance under load. The processor supports DDR3L 1333/1600 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. With a TDP of 47 W and a socket type of FCPGA946, it was designed for high-performance laptops requiring robust processing power without excessive heat generation.

The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU offers modest graphics capabilities, with a base frequency of 400 MHz and a burst frequency of 1.3 GHz. It supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic multimedia tasks and light gaming. While not designed for modern gaming or professional graphics applications, it provides sufficient performance for office work, video playback, and casual use.

In terms of features, the Core i7-4800MQ supports a wide range of technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, SSE4.1, and SSE4.2, making it capable of handling modern software and encryption tasks. It also includes Intel vPro technology for enterprise environments, along with virtualization support through VT-x and VT-d, enhancing its utility in business and workstation settings.

Benchmarking data reveals that the Core i7-4800MQ achieves an overall score of 4925, ranking #927 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5027 (#926) and a multicore score of 4773 (#883). It competes closely with modern low-power mobile processors such as the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and the Core i7-4810MQ, both of which have nearly identical performance metrics. However, it falls behind more recent CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Core Ultra 9 285K, which dominate the top of the performance ladder.

Despite its age, the Core i7-4800MQ remains a reliable choice for users who prioritize compatibility with older systems or require a capable processor for light productivity tasks. Its balanced performance, efficient power usage, and feature set make it a practical option in legacy hardware environments, though it is no longer suitable for demanding modern applications or high-end computing.