Core i7-4702HQ vs Atom x7425E

CPU

GPU

Core i7-4702HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Atom x7425E

4 Cores4 Thrd12 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2023

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4702HQ

4 / 8

5,406

0.0%

5,427

+0.4%

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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 i7-4702HQ is positioned at rank 562 and the Atom x7425E is on rank 213, so the Atom x7425E 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 i7-4702HQ

#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 Per Dollar Atom x7425E

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#201

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

378%

#202

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

373%

#203

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

342%

#204

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

341%

#205

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

338%

#207

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

326%

#208

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

313%

#209

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

312%

#210

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

304%

#213

Atom x7425E

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Atom x7425E (2023) utilizes 10 nm technology and **DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4702HQ	Atom x7425E
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Gracemont (2023) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4702HQ (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4702HQ	Atom x7425E
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 i7-4702HQ Benchmark Check

Atom x7425E Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4702HQ and Atom x7425E

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.

Atom x7425E

The Atom x7425E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Gracemont (2023) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 12 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 4800 MHz Single-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 5,427 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4702HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Atom x7425E's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4702HQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Atom x7425E — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Atom x7425E (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i7-4702HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom x7425E uses Gracemont (2023) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4702HQ scores 5,406 against the Atom x7425E's 5,427 — a 0.4% lead for the Atom x7425E. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4702HQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Atom x7425E.

Feature	Core i7-4702HQ	Atom x7425E
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	3.4 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.2 GHz+47%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB (total)+700%
Process	22 nm	10 nm-55%
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Gracemont (2023)
PassMark	5,406	5,427

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4702HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom x7425E uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4702HQ	Atom x7425E
Socket	BGA1364	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-4800
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	1
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	9