Core i7-3720QM vs Core i7-4750HQ

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-3720QM is positioned at rank 50 and the Core i7-4750HQ is on rank 320, so the Core i7-3720QM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3720QM

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

95%

#38

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

210%

#39

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

207%

#40

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

190%

#41

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

189%

#42

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

187%

#44

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

181%

#45

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

173%

#46

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

173%

#47

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

168%

#50

Core i7-3720QM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4750HQ

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

98%

#308

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

469%

#309

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

462%

#310

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

424%

#311

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

422%

#312

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

418%

#314

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

404%

#315

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

387%

#316

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

387%

#317

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

376%

#320

Core i7-4750HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-3720QM leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4750HQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-3720QM	Core i7-4750HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-3720QM	Core i7-4750HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

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 i7-3720QM Benchmark Check

Core i7-4750HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4750HQ

Core i7-3720QM

The Core i7-3720QM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,591 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i7-4750HQ

The Core i7-4750HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,630 points. Launch price was $434.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4750HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-3720QM versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4750HQ — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-3720QM (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-3720QM uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4750HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-3720QM scores 5,591 against the Core i7-4750HQ's 5,630 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-4750HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i7-3720QM vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4750HQ.

Feature	Core i7-3720QM	Core i7-4750HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+12%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+30%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,591	5,630

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-3720QM uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4750HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.