
Core i7-4702HQ

N100
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i7-4702HQ is positioned at rank 562 and the N100 is on rank 102, so the N100 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4702HQ
Performance Per Dollar N100
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4702HQ | N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Legacy / Intel 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4702HQ | N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($128) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4702HQ and N100

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.

N100
The N100 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2023 (2 years ago). It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Max frequency: 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1264. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-4800. Passmark benchmark score: 5,355 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4702HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the N100's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4702HQ versus 3.4 GHz on the N100 — a 6.1% clock advantage for the N100. The Core i7-4702HQ is built on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-4702HQ scores 5,406 against the N100's 5,355 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4702HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4702HQ vs 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the N100.
| Feature | Core i7-4702HQ | N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.4 GHz+6% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 22 nm | Intel 7 nm-68% |
| Architecture | Crystalwell (2013−2014) | — |
| PassMark | 5,406 | 5,355 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4702HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the N100 uses FCBGA1264 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4702HQ | N100 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1364 | FCBGA1264 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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