Core i7-4700EQ vs Core i3-8300T

The Core i7-4700EQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-8300T's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4700EQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i3-8300T — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4700EQ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-4700EQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-8300T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4700EQ scores 5,417 against the Core i3-8300T's 5,378 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-4700EQ. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4700EQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i3-8300T.

The Core i7-4700EQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-8300T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3L-1600 on the Core i7-4700EQ versus DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-8300T — the Core i3-8300T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-8300T 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. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4600 (Core i7-4700EQ) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i3-8300T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4700EQ targets Mobile, Core i3-8300T targets Desktop.

The Core i7-4700EQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Core i3-8300T debuted at $138. At current prices ($180 vs $25), the Core i3-8300T is $155 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4700EQ delivers 30.1 pts/$ vs 215.1 pts/$ for the Core i3-8300T — making the Core i3-8300T the 150.9% better value option.