Core i7-4710HQ vs Core i3-9100T

Core i7-4710HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2014

Core i3-9100T

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4710HQ

4 / 8

5,549

0.0%

5,600

+0.9%

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. The Core i7-4710HQ is positioned at rank #677 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-4710HQ

#665

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

936%

#666

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

922%

#667

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

847%

#668

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

843%

#669

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

835%

#671

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

806%

#672

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

773%

#673

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

772%

#674

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

751%

#677

Core i7-4710HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-9100T

#138

Core i7-14700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $348

105%

#139

Ryzen 5 2500X

MSRP: $159|Avg: $80

105%

#140

Athlon Gold PRO 3150GE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $60

104%

#141

Core i9-13900K

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

104%

#142

Core i3-14100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $131

104%

#143

Ryzen 5 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

103%

#144

Core i7-10700KF

MSRP: $405|Avg: $160

103%

#145

Core i5-11600K

MSRP: $262|Avg: $170

103%

#146

Core i7-13700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $400

102%

#147

Ryzen 5 PRO 3400G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

101%

#148

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $150

101%

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

101%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

100%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

100%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

100%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

100%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

100%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

100%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

99%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

99%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

99%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

98%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

98%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

98%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

98%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

96%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

95%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

95%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

94%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

94%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

94%

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 Core i3-9100T (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4710HQ	Core i3-9100T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4710HQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4710HQ	Core i3-9100T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($50)

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 i7-4710HQ Benchmark Check

Core i3-9100T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4710HQ and Core i3-9100T

Core i7-4710HQ

The Core i7-4710HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 5,549 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i3-9100T

The Core i3-9100T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 5,600 points. Launch price was $122.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4710HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Core i3-9100T's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710HQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i3-9100T — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Core i3-9100T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-4710HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-9100T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4710HQ scores 5,549 against the Core i3-9100T's 5,600 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-9100T. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4710HQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i3-9100T.

Feature	Core i7-4710HQ	Core i3-9100T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.1 GHz+24%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	5,549	5,600

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4710HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-9100T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4710HQ	Core i3-9100T
Socket	BGA1364	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4710HQ) / not specified (Core i3-9100T). The Core i7-4710HQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i3-9100T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710HQ targets Mobile.