Intel Core i7-4960HQ

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

5,505 Rank: 475
Rank Name Score Visual
471 Core i5-10400H 5,515
+0.2%
472 FX-9370 5,511
+0.1%
473 Core i7-6850K 5,507
+0%
474 Xeon E5-1660 v4 5,505
+0%
475 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,505
476 FX-9590 5,505
+0%
477 Xeon E5-2690 v4 5,504
+-0%
478 Core i7-6785R 5,504
+-0%
479 Xeon Gold 6242 5,503
+-0%
480 Xeon E3-1285 v6 5,502
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

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

5,208 Rank: 508
Rank Name Score Visual
504 Xeon W-2135 5,216
+0.2%
505 Xeon Silver 4116 5,214
+0.1%
506 Core i7-9700F 5,213
+0.1%
507 Xeon E-2134 5,213
+0.1%
508 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,208
509 Core i7-10710U 5,208
+0%
510 Core i5-10600T 5,208
+0%
511 Ryzen 5 4500 5,208
+0%
512 AMD Ryzen 3 1200 5,206
+-0%
513 Xeon E-2288G 5,205
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,703 Rank: 415
Rank Name Score Visual
411 Ryzen 5 2600E 5,705
+0%
412 Core i7-5775R 5,705
+0%
413 Xeon E3-1275 v5 5,704
+0%
414 Core i7-8705G 5,703
+0%
415 Intel Core i7-4960HQ 5,703
416 Core i7-10850H 5,703
+0%
417 Xeon Gold 6346 5,702
+-0%
418 Core i7-1065G7 5,701
+-0%
419 Core i5-8400 5,701
+-0%
420 Core i5-8279U 5,700
-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 Intel Core i7-4960HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

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Data Processing

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

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Physics & Compute

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

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Intel Core i7-4960HQ Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-4960HQ remains a notable example of high-performance mobile computing from the Haswell era, though its age is evident in today's landscape. Designed for premium laptops and mobile workstations, this processor belongs to Intel’s mobile market segment and was released in 2013, making it over a decade old by current standards. Despite its age, the i7-4960HQ still holds relevance in benchmark comparisons, particularly for users evaluating legacy systems or considering upgrades in budget-conscious environments.

Built on Intel’s 22 nm Haswell microarchitecture, the Core i7-4960HQ features four physical cores and eight threads thanks to Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently. It operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz on a single core, dropping to 3.7 GHz on two cores and 3.4 GHz when all four cores are active. This dynamic scaling, enabled by Turbo Boost 2.0, provides a performance boost when thermal and power conditions allow. The processor supports DDR3 memory and operates on a 5000 MT/s DMI 2.0 bus, with a 65 W TDP that balances performance and thermal efficiency for mobile platforms.

Cache hierarchy plays a crucial role in its performance, with 1 MiB of L2 cache and 6 MiB of L3 cache, supporting faster access to frequently used data. The processor also includes an integrated Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU, which operates at up to 1.3 GHz and provides sufficient graphics performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks. The GPU supports up to four display outputs and includes hardware acceleration for video decoding, enhancing media playback efficiency.

The i7-4960HQ supports a range of advanced features, including AES-NI, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, and Intel’s Trusted Execution Technology, making it suitable for security-sensitive applications and compute-intensive tasks. However, its performance today is overshadowed by modern processors, as evidenced by its benchmark scores. In single-core performance, it ranks #414 with a score of 5703, trailing behind nearly all contemporary CPUs. In multicore performance, it scores 5208, placing it at #508—still competitive with some mid-tier modern processors but far behind the top performers.

Overall, the i7-4960HQ scores 5505, ranking #474 in the overall performance list, indicating its position as a capable but dated mobile processor. While it was once a flagship mobile CPU, its performance is now surpassed by newer generations from both Intel and AMD. Today, it remains suitable for users maintaining older laptops or those prioritizing cost over cutting-edge performance, particularly in scenarios where integrated graphics and sufficient processing power are sufficient.
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Intel Intel Core i7-4960HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Intel Core i7-4960HQ
Family: Core
Model Number: i7-4960HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Haswell
Package: FCBGA-1364
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 47 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (8-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Maximum Memory: 32 GB

Integrated Graphics

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

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES F16C NX HT TBT 2.0 TXT TSX
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