Core i5-7440HQ vs Core i7-4710HQ

The Core i5-7440HQ packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-4710HQ's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i5-7440HQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710HQ — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-7440HQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-7440HQ uses the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4710HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7440HQ scores 5,490 against the Core i7-4710HQ's 5,549 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-4710HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-7440HQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710HQ.

The Core i5-7440HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4710HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i5-7440HQ versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i7-4710HQ — the Core i5-7440HQ supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-7440HQ 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7440HQ) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4710HQ). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 630 (Core i5-7440HQ) and HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4710HQ) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7440HQ targets High Performance Laptop, Core i7-4710HQ targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i5-7440HQ rivals Ryzen 5 2500U.