Core i7-4850HQ 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 i7-4850HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,081 Rank: 808

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
804	Ryzen 7 3750H	5,084	+0.1%
805	Ryzen 3 3300U	5,083	+0%
806	Xeon E3-1280 v3	5,083	+0%
807	Ryzen 5 2400GE	5,081	+0%
808	Core i7-4850HQ	5,081
809	Pentium G4400	5,080	+-0%
810	Xeon E3-1240L v5	5,079	+-0%
811	Core i5-8250U	5,078	-0.1%
812	Xeon W-2123	5,076	-0.1%
813	Xeon E5-1620 v4	5,076	-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4850HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,849 Rank: 790

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
786	Xeon E3-1240 v5	4,851	+0%
787	Xeon E-2104G	4,851	+0%
788	Core i7-4930MX	4,851	+0%
789	Core i7-4770	4,849	+0%
790	Core i7-4850HQ	4,849
791	Xeon D-2123IT	4,848	+-0%
792	Xeon E3-1270 V2	4,848	+-0%
793	Xeon E3-1285 v6	4,847	+-0%
794	Core i7-6820HQ	4,847	+-0%
795	Core i5-7400	4,843	-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4850HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,236 Rank: 774

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
770	Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE	5,244	+0.2%
771	Core i3-8100T	5,242	+0.1%
772	Pentium G4560	5,241	+0.1%
773	Xeon Gold 6212U	5,239	+0.1%
774	Core i7-4850HQ	5,236
775	Core i7-7560U	5,235	+-0%
776	FX-8320E	5,235	+-0%
777	Xeon Gold 6230	5,234	+-0%
778	Core i5-9300H	5,232	-0.1%
779	Core i5-6440EQ	5,232	-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 i7-4850HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,694 Rank: 692

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
688	Xeon E3-1505M v6	4,694	+0%
689	Xeon E-2124	4,694	+0%
690	Core i5-5675C	4,694	+0%
691	Xeon E3-1241 v3	4,694	+0%
692	Core i7-4850HQ	4,694
693	Core i7-8709G	4,693	+-0%
694	Ryzen 5 2400G	4,693	+-0%
695	Core i7-4771	4,692	+-0%
696	Core i7-4770HQ	4,692	+-0%
697	Core i5-7640X	4,691	-0.1%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4850HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,648 Rank: 798

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
794	Core i3-8350K	4,649	+0%
795	Core i7-4860HQ	4,649	+0%
796	Xeon E3-1230	4,649	+0%
797	Core i3-9100F	4,648	+0%
798	Core i7-4850HQ	4,648
799	Core i7-3820QM	4,647	+-0%
800	Core i5-7600	4,646	+-0%
801	Core i3-9100	4,645	-0.1%
802	Core i7-5700HQ	4,645	-0.1%
803	Core i7-4770HQ	4,644	-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4850HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,766 Rank: 631

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
627	Xeon E3-1280 v5	4,767	+0%
628	Xeon D-1559	4,767	+0%
629	Ryzen 5 1600	4,767	+0%
630	Core i7-3930K	4,766	+0%
631	Core i7-4850HQ	4,766
632	Core i5-5675C	4,765	+-0%
633	Xeon E3-1245 v5	4,764	+-0%
634	Xeon E3-1275 v5	4,763	-0.1%
635	Core i7-4860HQ	4,763	-0.1%
636	Xeon E3-1230 v6	4,761	-0.1%

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Core i7-4850HQ Details

The Intel Core i7-4850HQ stands out for its balanced performance in multi-threaded workloads, delivering a multicore score of 4849 that places it at #789 among 2060 CPUs. While it is no longer a cutting-edge processor—released in 2013 as part of Intel's 4th generation Haswell family—it remains a capable performer for its time, particularly in laptops where power efficiency and thermal constraints are critical. Built on a 22 nm process and featuring a 47 W TDP, the chip is designed for mobile workstations and high-end notebooks, utilizing the FCBGA1364 socket. With four cores and eight threads enabled by Hyper-Threading, it leverages Intel's advanced SMT technology to efficiently handle parallel tasks.

At a base clock of 2.3 GHz, the Core i7-4850HQ boosts to a turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz, allowing it to maintain high performance under load. It supports DDR3L-1333/1600 memory at a maximum of 32 GB across two channels, with a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. The processor integrates Intel's Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which runs at a base frequency of 200 MHz and can boost to 1.2 GHz, supporting up to three displays and providing solid graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia applications. The GPU's 48 execution units offer sufficient capability for everyday use but fall short of modern discrete solutions.

Despite its age, the Core i7-4850HQ holds its own in several benchmarks. Its single-core score of 5236 ranks it at #774, indicating strong performance in single-threaded applications, which is further supported by the inclusion of advanced features such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel VT-x virtualization. The processor also supports ECC memory, making it suitable for enterprise environments. However, its multicore strength is more pronounced, with the overall score of 5081 placing it at #807, and it outperforms several newer mid-range mobile processors like the Core i7-6820HQ and Xeon E3-1270 v2.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-4850HQ is best suited for users who need a reliable, power-efficient CPU for general productivity, light content creation, or legacy system upgrades. While it cannot compete with modern high-end CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X or Core Ultra 9 285K, it remains a solid choice in the secondhand market for users prioritizing value and compatibility over raw performance. Its legacy of robust single-core performance and integrated graphics ensures continued relevance in low-power, mobile computing scenarios.