Core i7-4870HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4870HQ

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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 i7-4870HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,867 Rank: 984
Rank Name Score Visual
980 Intel Core i5-6198DU 4,870
+0.1%
981 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,868
+0%
982 Core i7-3720QM 4,868
+0%
983 Core i7-3770S 4,867
+0%
984 Core i7-4870HQ 4,867
985 Core i7 975 4,866
+-0%
986 Xeon Silver 4114 4,865
+-0%
987 Xeon D-1539 4,865
+-0%
988 Core i7-4760HQ 4,862
-0.1%
989 Xeon E3-1245 V2 4,861
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4870HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,607 Rank: 1080
Rank Name Score Visual
1076 Core i3-2312M 4,610
+0.1%
1077 Core i5-3330S 4,610
+0.1%
1078 Core i7-920 4,609
+0%
1079 Core i5-7440HQ 4,608
+0%
1080 Core i7-4870HQ 4,607
1081 Core i7-4600M 4,606
+-0%
1082 Core i7-5550U 4,605
+-0%
1083 Core i3-4170 4,603
-0.1%
1084 Phenom II X4 970 4,603
-0.1%
1085 Core i3-4360 4,602
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4870HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,041 Rank: 917
Rank Name Score Visual
913 Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 5,044
+0.1%
914 Core i5-3475S 5,044
+0.1%
915 EPYC 7601 5,043
+0%
916 Core i7-2600K 5,043
+0%
917 Core i7-4870HQ 5,041
918 Xeon D-2141I 5,039
+-0%
919 EPYC 7702 5,036
-0.1%
920 Ryzen 5 3550H 5,035
-0.1%
921 EPYC 7401P 5,035
-0.1%
922 Xeon D-2123IT 5,034
-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 i7-4870HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,707 Rank: 651
Rank Name Score Visual
647 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,707
+0%
648 Xeon E3-1260L v5 4,707
+0%
649 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,707
+0%
650 Xeon W3680 4,707
+0%
651 Core i7-4870HQ 4,707
652 Core i5-1038NG7 4,707
+0%
653 Core i3-9300 4,706
+-0%
654 Xeon E-2224 4,706
+-0%
655 Core i7-4960HQ 4,706
+-0%
656 Core i5-10200H 4,706
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4870HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,650 Rank: 792
Rank Name Score Visual
788 Core i7-4960HQ 4,653
+0.1%
789 Core i7-4900MQ 4,653
+0.1%
790 Core i7-4810MQ 4,652
+0%
791 Core i7-3720QM 4,650
+0%
792 Core i7-4870HQ 4,650
793 Xeon D-2123IT 4,649
+-0%
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%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4870HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,775 Rank: 612
Rank Name Score Visual
608 Xeon E5-2650 v2 4,778
+0.1%
609 Core i3-8350K 4,777
+0%
610 Xeon E3-1270 v5 4,776
+0%
611 Xeon E-2124 4,776
+0%
612 Core i7-4870HQ 4,775
613 Ryzen 3 5425U 4,775
+0%
614 Core i5-8279U 4,774
+-0%
615 Core i3-9300 4,773
+-0%
616 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,773
+-0%
617 Xeon D-1541 4,773
+-0%

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Core i7-4870HQ Details

Ranking #983 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-4870HQ presents a compelling snapshot of mid-tier mobile computing from the early 2010s. Launched in July 2014, this processor is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the Core i7-4870HQ remains a capable performer for light to moderate workloads, particularly when considering its integrated graphics and power efficiency for a mobile platform of its era.

Built on Intel's 22 nm process and based on the Crystalwell microarchitecture, the Core i7-4870HQ features four cores with simultaneous multithreading, delivering eight logical threads. It operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.7 GHz, enabling dynamic performance scaling under varying workloads. The chip integrates 7.629 MiB of L3 cache, with 0.244 MiB of L2 cache and 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, supporting efficient data access. It operates within a 47 W TDP, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops and mobile workstations of its time.

Memory support includes dual-channel DDR3 at a maximum speed of 1600 MT/s, with a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor uses the BGA1364 socket and supports PCIe 3.0 with 16 lanes directly from the CPU. Its integrated Intel HD 5200 graphics feature 24 execution units and can run at up to 1.05 GHz, supporting up to three displays simultaneously. This makes the Core i7-4870HQ a viable option for users who require basic graphics performance without a discrete GPU.

On the software and instruction set side, the Core i7-4870HQ supports a wide array of technologies, including AVX, AVX2, FMA3, and AES-NI for enhanced encryption and multimedia processing. It also includes Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and TXT, along with EIST for power management. The unlocked multiplier is disabled, limiting overclocking potential, but the processor's stability and compatibility remain solid.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-4870HQ achieves a single-core score of 5041, placing it at #917 among 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 4607, ranking #1080. The overall score of 4867 reflects a balanced performance profile, with the single-core result being its strongest category. While it falls behind modern high-end processors like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K, it still holds its own against several older-generation Intel and AMD chips.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-4870HQ is best suited for legacy systems, budget laptops, or as a replacement in older machines where upgrading to a modern processor is not feasible. Its integrated graphics and power efficiency make it a reasonable choice for basic productivity, web browsing, and light multimedia use, though it is no longer competitive in demanding applications such as video editing or gaming.
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Intel Core i7-4870HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4870HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (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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