Core i7-4860HQ vs Core i7-4760HQ

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 i7-4860HQ is positioned at rank 861 and the Core i7-4760HQ is on rank 990, so the Core i7-4860HQ 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 i7-4860HQ

#849

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1419%

#850

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1398%

#851

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1283%

#852

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1278%

#853

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1266%

#855

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1222%

#856

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1172%

#857

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1170%

#858

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1139%

#861

Core i7-4860HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#863

Pentium Dual Core T2390

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

100%

#867

Core i7-1160G7

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#873

Celeron M 540

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4760HQ

#978

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2021%

#979

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1991%

#980

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1828%

#981

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1820%

#982

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1803%

#984

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1741%

#985

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1669%

#986

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1667%

#987

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1622%

#990

Core i7-4760HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

100%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

100%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

99%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

99%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

97%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

97%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

96%

#1001

Athlon II M340

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#1005

Pentium P6000

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-4860HQ leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4760HQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-4860HQ	Core i7-4760HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4860HQ	Core i7-4760HQ
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 i7-4860HQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-4760HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4860HQ and Core i7-4760HQ

Core i7-4860HQ

The Core i7-4860HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2014 (11 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 3.6 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: 6,204 points. Launch price was $434.

Core i7-4760HQ

The Core i7-4760HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 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): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,300 points. Launch price was $434.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4860HQ and Core i7-4760HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4860HQ versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4760HQ — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-4860HQ (base: 2.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-4860HQ scores 6,204 against the Core i7-4760HQ's 6,300 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-4760HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4860HQ	Core i7-4760HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+9%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+14%	2.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,204	6,300+2%