Core i7-4860HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4860HQ

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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 i7-4860HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,871 Rank: 979
Rank Name Score Visual
975 Core i7-4702MQ 4,877
+0.1%
976 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,875
+0.1%
977 Core M3-7Y32 4,874
+0.1%
978 Core i5-8365U 4,873
+0%
979 Core i7-4860HQ 4,871
980 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,870
+-0%
981 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,868
-0.1%
982 Core i7-3720QM 4,868
-0.1%
983 Core i7-3770S 4,867
-0.1%
984 Core i7-4870HQ 4,867
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4860HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,756 Rank: 900
Rank Name Score Visual
896 Core i7-8550U 4,762
+0.1%
897 Core i5-9300H 4,761
+0.1%
898 Core i7 930 4,760
+0.1%
899 Core i7-4702MQ 4,758
+0%
900 Core i7-4860HQ 4,756
901 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,756
+0%
902 Core i7 960 4,752
-0.1%
903 Core i7-4760HQ 4,750
-0.1%
904 Xeon X5650 4,749
-0.1%
905 Core i7-2920XM 4,749
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4860HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,948 Rank: 972
Rank Name Score Visual
968 Xeon E5-2658 v4 4,950
+0%
969 Core i3-6098P 4,950
+0%
970 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,949
+0%
971 Core i5-4210M 4,948
+0%
972 Core i7-4860HQ 4,948
973 Core i7-3820QM 4,947
+-0%
974 Pentium G4560T 4,944
-0.1%
975 Pentium Gold G6400 4,944
-0.1%
976 Core i7-6600U 4,939
-0.2%
977 Core i7-4702HQ 4,939
-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 i7-4860HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,696 Rank: 684
Rank Name Score Visual
680 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,696
+0%
681 Xeon D-1528 4,696
+0%
682 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,696
+0%
683 Xeon E3-1246 v3 4,696
+0%
684 Core i7-4860HQ 4,696
685 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,696
+0%
686 Core i7-4770K 4,695
+-0%
687 Core i5-1035G4 4,694
+-0%
688 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,694
+-0%
689 Xeon E-2124 4,694
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4860HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,649 Rank: 795
Rank Name Score Visual
791 Core i7-3720QM 4,650
+0%
792 Core i7-4870HQ 4,650
+0%
793 Xeon D-2123IT 4,649
+0%
794 Core i3-8350K 4,649
+0%
795 Core i7-4860HQ 4,649
796 Xeon E3-1230 4,649
+0%
797 Core i3-9100F 4,648
+-0%
798 Core i7-4850HQ 4,648
+-0%
799 Core i7-3820QM 4,647
+-0%
800 Core i5-7600 4,646
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4860HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,763 Rank: 635
Rank Name Score Visual
631 Core i7-4850HQ 4,766
+0.1%
632 Core i5-5675C 4,765
+0%
633 Xeon E3-1245 v5 4,764
+0%
634 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,763
+0%
635 Core i7-4860HQ 4,763
636 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,761
+-0%
637 Xeon D-1539 4,761
+-0%
638 Core i7-4770HQ 4,761
+-0%
639 Core i5-7600K 4,760
-0.1%
640 Xeon E3-1230 V5 4,759
-0.1%

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Core i7-4860HQ Details

The Intel Core i7-4860HQ, launched in February 2014, represents a significant step in mobile processor evolution, particularly for its integration of the Crystalwell architecture with enhanced graphics and memory support. While now over a decade old, the processor was designed for high-performance laptops and offered a compelling balance of CPU and GPU capabilities for its time. Its 22 nm manufacturing process and 1.4 billion transistors reflect the state of semiconductor technology in the mid-2010s, enabling efficient performance within a 47 W TDP envelope. Despite its age, the i7-4860HQ remains a capable mobile CPU, especially when compared to contemporaries from the same generation.

This quad-core processor operates at a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and can boost up to 3.6 GHz under load, thanks to Intel's Turbo Boost technology. With Hyper-Threading enabled, it effectively delivers eight threads, making it suitable for multitasking and productivity workloads. The chip features a substantial 7.629 MiB L3 cache, which aids in data retrieval and reduces latency during intensive operations. Coupled with dual-channel DDR3 memory support running at up to 1600 MT/s, the i7-4860HQ delivers robust memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, ensuring smooth performance in memory-sensitive applications.

Integrated into the same package is the Intel HD 5200 graphics engine, which, while modest by today’s standards, was a notable improvement over previous generations. It supports up to three displays and includes hardware acceleration for modern video codecs. The GPU runs at up to 1150 MHz and benefits from the 22 nm process and shared memory architecture, allowing it to handle basic gaming and multimedia tasks efficiently. The processor also supports key technologies such as AVX, AVX2, and FMA3, enhancing performance in scientific computing, media encoding, and other compute-heavy workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-4860HQ scores 4871 overall, placing it at #979 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance of 4948 ranks it #971, indicating strong per-thread efficiency for its era. The multicore score of 4756 places it at #900, showing that while it remains competitive in single-threaded tasks, its multicore performance lags behind modern offerings. Compared to peers like the Core i7-4702MQ and Core i7-4760HQ, it holds a slight edge in performance due to higher boost frequencies and improved cache, though it trails behind newer models such as the Core i7-8550U and Core i5-9300H.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-4860HQ is best suited for legacy systems or budget upgrades where integrated graphics and moderate performance are acceptable. While it lacks support for modern features like AVX-512 and newer memory types, its combination of CPU and GPU performance made it a popular choice in high-end laptops of its time. For users seeking a cost-effective upgrade path or maintenance of older hardware, the i7-4860HQ still offers reliable functionality, albeit with clear limitations in today’s high-performance computing landscape.
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Intel Core i7-4860HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4860HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Core Name: Crystalwell
Socket: BGA1364
Package: FC-BGA1364
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 47 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 7.629 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 264 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 CLMUL EIST TXT VT-x TSX
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