
Core i7-4702MQ

Pentium Gold 7505
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 i7-4702MQ is positioned at rank 1011 and the Pentium Gold 7505 is on rank 111, so the Pentium Gold 7505 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4702MQ
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Gold 7505
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-4702MQ | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | ✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-4702MQ | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-4702MQ and Pentium Gold 7505

Core i7-4702MQ
The Core i7-4702MQ 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 2.2 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: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,187 points. Launch price was $378.

Pentium Gold 7505
The Pentium Gold 7505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2.5 MB. Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1449. Thermal design power (TDP): 2.5 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,174 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core i7-4702MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Pentium Gold 7505 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i7-4702MQ has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i7-4702MQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Pentium Gold 7505 — a 9% clock advantage for the Pentium Gold 7505 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-4702MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i7-4702MQ scores 5,187 against the Pentium Gold 7505's 5,174 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-4702MQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4702MQ vs 4 MB on the Pentium Gold 7505.
| Feature | Core i7-4702MQ | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.5 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+10% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+100% | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2.5 MB+900% |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm SuperFin-55% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Tiger Lake-U (2020−2021) |
| PassMark | 5,187 | 5,174 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 965 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,180 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-4702MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Gold 7505 uses FCBGA1449 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-4702MQ | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA946 | FCBGA1449 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4702MQ) / not specified (Pentium Gold 7505). The Core i7-4702MQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Pentium Gold 7505 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4702MQ targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-4702MQ rivals Ryzen 7 3750H.
| Feature | Core i7-4702MQ | Pentium Gold 7505 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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