Core i7-4960HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-4960HQ

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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 i7-4960HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,138 Rank: 762
Rank Name Score Visual
758 Core i7-7820HQ 5,142
+0.1%
759 Core i7-4900MQ 5,142
+0.1%
760 Core i5-4670 5,140
+0%
761 FX-8300 5,140
+0%
762 Core i7-4960HQ 5,138
763 Core i3-8300 5,136
+-0%
764 Ryzen 3 2300X 5,134
-0.1%
765 Core i7-3970X 5,132
-0.1%
766 Core i7-4820K 5,132
-0.1%
767 Xeon E3-1220 v6 5,131
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-4960HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,899 Rank: 725
Rank Name Score Visual
721 Core i3-6098P 4,903
+0.1%
722 Core i5-9400F 4,901
+0%
723 Core i5-8400H 4,900
+0%
724 Ryzen 3 3200G 4,899
+0%
725 Core i7-4960HQ 4,899
726 Core i7-7920HQ 4,898
+-0%
727 Core i5-10210U 4,898
+-0%
728 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,898
+-0%
729 Core i7-5700HQ 4,898
+-0%
730 Core i7-6785R 4,897
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-4960HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,297 Rank: 726
Rank Name Score Visual
722 Ryzen 3 1300X 5,303
+0.1%
723 Xeon E-2176M 5,302
+0.1%
724 Core i5-9400H 5,301
+0.1%
725 FX-770K 5,300
+0.1%
726 Core i7-4960HQ 5,297
727 Core i5-9500T 5,296
+-0%
728 Xeon Gold 6140 5,295
+-0%
729 Core i5-4590S 5,295
+-0%
730 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,293
-0.1%
731 EPYC 7542 5,290
-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 i7-4960HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,706 Rank: 655
Rank Name Score Visual
651 Core i7-4870HQ 4,707
+0%
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
656 Core i5-10200H 4,706
+0%
657 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,705
+-0%
658 Xeon X5690 4,705
+-0%
659 Core i5-9400H 4,704
+-0%
660 Core i5-8279U 4,704
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-4960HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,653 Rank: 788
Rank Name Score Visual
784 Xeon E-2124G 4,655
+0%
785 Core i5-7600K 4,655
+0%
786 Atom C3758 4,655
+0%
787 Xeon E3-1265L v3 4,655
+0%
788 Core i7-4960HQ 4,653
789 Core i7-4900MQ 4,653
+0%
790 Core i7-4810MQ 4,652
+-0%
791 Core i7-3720QM 4,650
-0.1%
792 Core i7-4870HQ 4,650
-0.1%
793 Xeon D-2123IT 4,649
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-4960HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,772 Rank: 619
Rank Name Score Visual
615 Core i3-9300 4,773
+0%
616 Xeon E5-2637 v4 4,773
+0%
617 Xeon D-1541 4,773
+0%
618 Xeon E5-2470 v2 4,773
+0%
619 Core i7-4960HQ 4,772
620 Xeon E3-1240 v5 4,771
+-0%
621 Core i3-10100 4,769
-0.1%
622 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 4,769
-0.1%
623 Ryzen 3 5400U 4,769
-0.1%
624 Xeon E3-1535M v6 4,768
-0.1%

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Core i7-4960HQ Details

Ranking #762 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-4960HQ delivers a balanced blend of single-core and multi-core capabilities that reflect its position as a high-end mobile processor from 2013. While its 2.6 GHz base frequency and 3.8 GHz turbo boost may seem modest by today’s standards, the processor’s performance remains competitive in its class, particularly when compared to modern mobile CPUs with similar thermal envelopes. As of March 2026, this 12-year-old chip is no longer relevant for new builds, but it still holds value in older laptops and systems where integrated graphics and power efficiency are priorities.

Built on Intel’s 22 nm process, the Core i7-4960HQ is based on the Crystalwell microarchitecture and features a quad-core design with eight threads thanks to Hyper-Threading. It includes 8 MB of L3 cache, 0.061 MiB of L1, and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, ensuring efficient data handling for multitasking and productivity workloads. The chip operates at a TDP of 47 W, making it suitable for thin-and-light laptops without requiring aggressive cooling solutions. With a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s and support for DDR3L-1333/1600, the i7-4960HQ supports up to 32 GB of RAM across two channels, a limitation by today’s standards but adequate for its era.

Integrated into the same package is the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which provides decent graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. The GPU operates at a base frequency of 200 MHz and can boost to 1.3 GHz, supporting up to three displays. While not a match for modern discrete GPUs, it enables basic visual work and video playback without a dedicated graphics card. The processor also supports a range of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, FMA3, AES-NI, and VT-x, ensuring compatibility with a wide array of software and virtualization applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-4960HQ achieves a single-core score of 5297, placing it at #726 in the single-core rankings, and a multicore score of 4899, ranking it #724 overall. These results place it just behind contemporary processors like the Core i5-8400H and Core i5-9400F, which share similar performance ceilings but benefit from more advanced architectures. However, it outperforms many modern low-power mobile CPUs, such as the Core i5-10210U, demonstrating that its efficiency and multi-threading capabilities remain competitive in specific use cases.

Despite being an older design, the Core i7-4960HQ remains a solid choice for users who prioritize integrated graphics and power efficiency in a mobile form factor. Its ability to handle demanding applications like video editing and software development—albeit at reduced speeds compared to modern alternatives—makes it a viable option for legacy systems. For users upgrading or maintaining older laptops, the i7-4960HQ remains a capable processor, even if its days as a flagship mobile CPU are long behind it.
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Intel Core i7-4960HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-4960HQ
Model Number: i7-4960HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Core Name: Crystalwell
Socket: FCBGA1364
Package: FC-BGA1364
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
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: 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 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris™ Pro Graphics 5200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1300 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 264 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 FMA3 AES CLMUL x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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