Core i7-4700MQ vs FX-8370E

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-4700MQ

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 47W instead of 95W, a 48W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-8370E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 26.8 PassMark/$ ($383 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike FX-8370E.

FX-8370E

2014

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $184 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 14.0 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $383 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4700MQ.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,324 vs 5,349).
❌102.1% higher power demand at 95W vs 47W.

Core i7-4700MQ

2013

FX-8370E

2014

Why buy it

✅+0.5% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 47W instead of 95W, a 48W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $184 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $383 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.6% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 26.8 vs 14.0 PassMark/$ ($199 MSRP vs $383 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4700MQ.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than FX-8370E across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 14.0 vs 26.8 PassMark/$ ($383 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike FX-8370E.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,324 vs 5,349).
❌102.1% higher power demand at 95W vs 47W.

Quick Answers

So, is FX-8370E better than Core i7-4700MQ?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, FX-8370E is ahead with a 6.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4700MQ pulls ahead with 0.5% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4700MQ is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

FX-8370E is the smarter buy today. FX-8370E is $184 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $383 MSRP, and it gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. The trade-off is that Core i7-4700MQ is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 0.5% better PassMark. It is also 91.6% better value on MSRP (26.8 vs 14.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FX-8370E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2014 vs 2013). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 i7-4700MQ Benchmark Check

FX-8370E Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4700MQ	FX-8370E
1080p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	109 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	97 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	118 FPS	118 FPS
high	91 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	73 FPS
medium	61 FPS	66 FPS
high	47 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	41 FPS

Open Core i7-4700MQ Open FX-8370E

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4700MQ	FX-8370E
1080p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	133 FPS	133 FPS
high	123 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	118 FPS	133 FPS
medium	107 FPS	133 FPS
high	85 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	133 FPS

Open Core i7-4700MQ Open FX-8370E

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4700MQ	FX-8370E
1080p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	133 FPS

Open Core i7-4700MQ Open FX-8370E

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4700MQ	FX-8370E
1080p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	133 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	133 FPS
medium	134 FPS	133 FPS
high	134 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	134 FPS	133 FPS

Open Core i7-4700MQ Open FX-8370E

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4700MQ and FX-8370E

Core i7-4700MQ

The Core i7-4700MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,349 points. Launch price was $288.

FX-8370E

The FX-8370E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Vishera (2012−2015) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L2 cache: 8192 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,324 points. Launch price was $199.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4700MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the FX-8370E offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8370E has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4700MQ versus 4.3 GHz on the FX-8370E — a 23.4% clock advantage for the FX-8370E (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-4700MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the FX-8370E uses Vishera (2012−2015) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4700MQ scores 5,349 against the FX-8370E's 5,324 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-4700MQ.

Feature	Core i7-4700MQ	FX-8370E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	4.3 GHz+26%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+38%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	—
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	8192 kB+3100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Vishera (2012−2015)
PassMark	5,349	5,324
Geekbench 6 Single	—	512
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,878

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4700MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the FX-8370E uses AM3+ (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4700MQ	FX-8370E
Socket	PGA946	AM3+
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	0

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4700MQ) / AMD-V (FX-8370E).

Feature	Core i7-4700MQ	FX-8370E
Integrated GPU	—	No
Unlocked	—	Yes
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	AMD-V

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4700MQ launched at $383 MSRP, while the FX-8370E debuted at $199. On MSRP ($383 vs $199), the FX-8370E is $184 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4700MQ delivers 14.0 pts/$ vs 26.8 pts/$ for the FX-8370E — making the FX-8370E the 62.8% better value option.