Core i7-4700HQ vs Core i7-4860EQ

Core i7-4700HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Core i7-4860EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4700HQ

4 / 8

5,579

+1.3%

5,508

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 i7-4700HQ is positioned at rank 989 and the Core i7-4860EQ is on rank 1021, so the Core i7-4700HQ 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 i7-4700HQ

#977

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2014%

#978

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1984%

#979

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1822%

#980

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1813%

#981

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1797%

#983

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1735%

#984

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1664%

#985

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1661%

#986

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1616%

#989

Core i7-4700HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

99%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

98%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

98%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

96%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

96%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4860EQ

#1009

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2312%

#1010

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2278%

#1011

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2091%

#1012

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2082%

#1013

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2063%

#1015

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1992%

#1016

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1910%

#1017

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1907%

#1018

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1856%

#1021

Core i7-4860EQ

MSRP: $434|Avg: $80

100%

#1022

Pentium SU2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

100%

#1023

A4-1250

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#1025

Core i5-4200M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1026

Celeron 1000M

MSRP: $86|Avg: N/A

98%

#1028

Celeron B840

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1029

Celeron M 743

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

97%

#1030

Core i7-3612QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

96%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4700HQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4860EQ in both compute-intensive tasks (1.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4700HQ	Core i7-4860EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4700HQ	Core i7-4860EQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($80)

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 i7-4700HQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-4860EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-4860EQ

Core i7-4700HQ

The Core i7-4700HQ 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: 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: 5,579 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i7-4860EQ

The Core i7-4860EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 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: 5,508 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-4860EQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4700HQ versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4860EQ — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-4700HQ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). Both are built on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-4700HQ scores 5,579 against the Core i7-4860EQ's 5,508 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i7-4700HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4700HQ	Core i7-4860EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz+6%	3.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+33%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,579+1%	5,508