PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i3-1115G4

2020

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 47W, a 32W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4710MQ across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core i7-4710MQ

2013

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.6% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,792 vs 5,860).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while Core i3-1115G4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌213.3% higher power demand at 47W vs 15W.

Core i3-1115G4

2020

Core i7-4710MQ

2013

Why buy it

✅+1.2% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 15W instead of 47W, a 32W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +18.6% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅300% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 4) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-4710MQ across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,792 vs 5,860).
❌Launch MSRP is still $378 MSRP, while Core i3-1115G4 mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌213.3% higher power demand at 47W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i3-1115G4 better than Core i7-4710MQ?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-4710MQ is ahead with a 18.6% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-1115G4 pulls ahead with 1.2% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i3-1115G4 is the better fit. You are getting 1.2% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i3-1115G4 is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i3-1115G4 is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $378 MSRP, and it gives you 1.2% better PassMark. Core i7-4710MQ only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2013 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (15.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on PGA946.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i3-1115G4 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2013) and more multi-core headroom with 2 cores / 4 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-1115G4 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4710MQ Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i3-1115G4	Core i7-4710MQ
1080p
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	135 FPS	139 FPS
high	105 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	140 FPS
medium	115 FPS	118 FPS
high	88 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	67 FPS
medium	58 FPS	61 FPS
high	44 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i3-1115G4 Open Core i7-4710MQ

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i3-1115G4	Core i7-4710MQ
1080p
low	109 FPS	145 FPS
medium	95 FPS	145 FPS
high	87 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	145 FPS
medium	78 FPS	134 FPS
high	73 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	119 FPS
medium	59 FPS	108 FPS
high	46 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	63 FPS

Open Core i3-1115G4 Open Core i7-4710MQ

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i3-1115G4	Core i7-4710MQ
1080p
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	146 FPS	145 FPS
high	146 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	146 FPS	145 FPS
high	146 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	146 FPS	145 FPS
high	146 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	145 FPS

Open Core i3-1115G4 Open Core i7-4710MQ

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i3-1115G4	Core i7-4710MQ
1080p
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	146 FPS	145 FPS
high	146 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	145 FPS
1440p
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	146 FPS	145 FPS
high	146 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	145 FPS
4K
low	146 FPS	145 FPS
medium	146 FPS	145 FPS
high	146 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	145 FPS

Open Core i3-1115G4 Open Core i7-4710MQ

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1115G4 and Core i7-4710MQ

Core i3-1115G4

The Core i3-1115G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,860 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i7-4710MQ

The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1115G4 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-4710MQ offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-4710MQ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i3-1115G4 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ — a 15.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-1115G4 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i3-1115G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1115G4 scores 5,860 against the Core i7-4710MQ's 5,792 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i3-1115G4. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,579 vs 950, a 49.7% lead for the Core i3-1115G4 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-1115G4	Core i7-4710MQ
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+17%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	2.5 GHz+14%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-55%	22 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,860+1%	5,792
Geekbench 6 Single	1,579+66%	950
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,200

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1115G4 uses the FCBGA1449 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-4710MQ uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-3200 on the Core i3-1115G4 versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i7-4710MQ — the Core i3-1115G4 supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-1115G4 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Core i3-1115G4) vs 16 (Core i7-4710MQ) — the Core i7-4710MQ offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-1115G4	Core i7-4710MQ
Socket	FCBGA1449	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-3200+33%	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	4	16+300%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i3-1115G4 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1115G4) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU) (Core i3-1115G4) and Intel HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4710MQ) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1115G4 targets Mainstream Laptop, Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1115G4 rivals Ryzen 3 5300U.

Feature	Core i3-1115G4	Core i7-4710MQ
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (48 EU)	Intel HD Graphics 4600
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, EPT
Target Use	Mainstream Laptop	Laptop