Core i7-4700EQ vs Core i7-4702HQ

CPU

GPU

Core i7-4700EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Core i7-4702HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4700EQ

4 / 8

5,417

+0.2%

5,406

0.0%

About PassMark

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 i7-4700EQ is positioned at rank 994 and the Core i7-4702HQ is on rank 562, so the Core i7-4702HQ 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 i7-4700EQ

#982

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2047%

#983

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2017%

#984

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1852%

#985

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1844%

#986

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1827%

#988

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1764%

#989

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1692%

#990

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1689%

#991

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1643%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

100%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4702HQ

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

99%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

98%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

97%

#550

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

744%

#551

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

733%

#552

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

673%

#553

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

670%

#554

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

663%

#556

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

641%

#557

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

614%

#558

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

613%

#559

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

597%

#562

Core i7-4702HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4700EQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4702HQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4700EQ	Core i7-4702HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4700EQ	Core i7-4702HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-4700EQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-4702HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-4702HQ

Core i7-4700EQ

The Core i7-4700EQ 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,417 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-4702HQ

The Core i7-4702HQ 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 2.2 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): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,406 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4700EQ and Core i7-4702HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4700EQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4702HQ — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4700EQ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Both are built on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-4700EQ scores 5,417 against the Core i7-4702HQ's 5,406 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i7-4700EQ. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4700EQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4702HQ.

Feature	Core i7-4700EQ	Core i7-4702HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+9%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8192 kB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,417	5,406

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1364 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-4700EQ	Core i7-4702HQ
Socket	BGA1364	BGA1364
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4700EQ) / not specified (Core i7-4702HQ). The Core i7-4700EQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-4702HQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4700EQ targets Mobile.