Core i7-4710MQ vs Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Core i7-4710MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4710MQ

4 / 8

5,792

+0.8%

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

6 / 6

5,745

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-4710MQ is positioned at rank 968 and the Phenom II X6 1100T BE is on rank 22, so the Phenom II X6 1100T BE 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 i7-4710MQ

#956

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1915%

#957

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1887%

#958

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1732%

#959

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1725%

#960

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1709%

#962

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1650%

#963

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1582%

#964

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1580%

#965

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1537%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

99%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

98%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

1628%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

1538%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

1117%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

336%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

266%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

233%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

134%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

132%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

120%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

120%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

119%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

115%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

114%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

113%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

112%

#22

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

100%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

99%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

98%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

98%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

96%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

95%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

95%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

95%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

93%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

93%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

91%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

91%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

91%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4710MQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Phenom II X6 1100T BE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.8% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($265)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Thuban (2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Phenom II X6 1100T BE holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $265 (vs $378), it costs 30% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 41% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-4710MQ.

Insight	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+41%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($265)

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 i7-4710MQ Benchmark Check

Phenom II X6 1100T BE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4710MQ and Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Core i7-4710MQ

The Core i7-4710MQ 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 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 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: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.

⚡

Processing Power

The Core i7-4710MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-4710MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4710MQ scores 5,792 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 950 vs 508, a 60.6% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Thuban (2010)
PassMark	5,792	5,745
Geekbench 6 Single	950+87%	508
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,200	—

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4710MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i7-4710MQ) and AMD 870,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Phenom II X6 1100T BE).

Feature	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Socket	PGA946	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	✅
PCIe Lanes	16	16

🔧

Advanced Features

Only the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ) vs AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop, Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.