Core i7-4722HQ vs Core i7-4720HQ

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 i7-4722HQ is positioned at rank 969 and the Core i7-4720HQ is on rank 974, so the Core i7-4722HQ 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 i7-4722HQ

#957

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1923%

#958

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1894%

#959

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1739%

#960

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1731%

#961

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1715%

#963

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1657%

#964

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1588%

#965

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1586%

#966

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1543%

#969

Core i7-4722HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

100%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

99%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4720HQ

#962

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1940%

#963

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1912%

#964

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1755%

#965

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1747%

#966

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1731%

#968

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1672%

#969

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1603%

#970

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1601%

#971

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1558%

#974

Core i7-4720HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

100%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#982

Athlon II Neo K125

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-4720HQ leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4722HQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-4722HQ	Core i7-4720HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4722HQ	Core i7-4720HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-4722HQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-4720HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ

Core i7-4722HQ

The Core i7-4722HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,768 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i7-4720HQ

The Core i7-4720HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,714 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4722HQ and Core i7-4720HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4722HQ versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4720HQ — a 5.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4720HQ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-4722HQ scores 5,768 against the Core i7-4720HQ's 5,714 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i7-4722HQ. Both processors carry 6 MB of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4722HQ	Core i7-4720HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.6 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+8%
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,768	5,714