Core i7-4810MQ vs Core i7-4850HQ

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 i7-4810MQ is positioned at rank 956 and the Core i7-4850HQ is on rank 329, so the Core i7-4850HQ 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 i7-4810MQ

#944

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1826%

#945

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1799%

#946

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1652%

#947

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1644%

#948

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1629%

#950

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1573%

#951

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1508%

#952

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1506%

#953

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1465%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

100%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

99%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

98%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

95%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4850HQ

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

100%

#317

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

478%

#318

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

471%

#319

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

432%

#320

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

430%

#321

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

426%

#323

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

412%

#324

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

395%

#325

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

394%

#326

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

384%

#329

Core i7-4850HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#336

Xeon E3-1505M v5

MSRP: $115|Avg: $115

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-4810MQ leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4850HQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-4810MQ	Core i7-4850HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4810MQ	Core i7-4850HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-4810MQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-4850HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4810MQ and Core i7-4850HQ

Core i7-4810MQ

The Core i7-4810MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 20 January 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 6,074 points. Launch price was $378.

Core i7-4850HQ

The Core i7-4850HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 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 3.5 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: 6,139 points. Launch price was $468.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4810MQ and Core i7-4850HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4810MQ versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4850HQ — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-4810MQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-4810MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4850HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4810MQ scores 6,074 against the Core i7-4850HQ's 6,139 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-4850HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4810MQ	Core i7-4850HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+22%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,074	6,139+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4810MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4850HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.