Core i7-4850HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4850HQ

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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.
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Intel Core i7-4850HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4850HQ
Model Number: i7-4850HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2300 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: Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
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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