Core i7-4712HQ vs Core i7-4700EQ

Core i7-4712HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd37 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Core i7-4700EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.4 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4712HQ

4 / 8

5,350

0.0%

5,417

+1.3%

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 i7-4712HQ is positioned at rank 62 and the Core i7-4700EQ is on rank 994, so the Core i7-4712HQ 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 i7-4712HQ

#13

Ryzen 3 210

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

100%

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#50

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

219%

#51

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

216%

#52

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

198%

#53

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

198%

#54

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

196%

#56

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

189%

#57

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

181%

#58

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

181%

#59

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

176%

#62

Core i7-4712HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

99%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

98%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

96%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4700EQ

#982

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2047%

#983

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2017%

#984

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1852%

#985

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1844%

#986

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1827%

#988

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1764%

#989

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1692%

#990

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1689%

#991

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1643%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

100%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

100%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

98%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

98%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

97%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

97%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

95%

#1007

Core i7-3630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1008

Core i7-3610QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1009

Core i3-1115GRE

MSRP: $338|Avg: $480

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4700EQ delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4712HQ in both compute-intensive tasks (1.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4712HQ	Core i7-4700EQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4712HQ	Core i7-4700EQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($180)

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 i7-4712HQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-4700EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-4700EQ

Core i7-4712HQ

The Core i7-4712HQ 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 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 5,350 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i7-4700EQ

The Core i7-4700EQ 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,417 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4712HQ and Core i7-4700EQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4712HQ versus 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4700EQ — a 3% clock advantage for the Core i7-4700EQ (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Both are built on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-4712HQ scores 5,350 against the Core i7-4700EQ's 5,417 — a 1.2% lead for the Core i7-4700EQ. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4712HQ vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4700EQ.

Feature	Core i7-4712HQ	Core i7-4700EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.3 GHz	3.4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz+4%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	5,350	5,417+1%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1364 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-4712HQ	Core i7-4700EQ
Socket	BGA1364	BGA1364
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: not specified (Core i7-4712HQ) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4700EQ). The Core i7-4700EQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i7-4712HQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4700EQ targets Mobile.