Core i7-4900MQ vs Core i7-3770S

Core i7-4900MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2013

Core i7-3770S

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4900MQ

4 / 8

6,146

0.0%

6,173

+0.4%

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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 i7-4900MQ is positioned at rank 1058 and the Core i7-3770S is on rank 691, so the Core i7-3770S 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 i7-4900MQ

#1046

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2722%

#1047

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2682%

#1048

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2462%

#1049

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2451%

#1050

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2428%

#1052

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2345%

#1053

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2249%

#1054

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2245%

#1055

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2185%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

100%

#1059

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#1060

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

99%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

99%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

98%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

97%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

96%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3770S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12625%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11930%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8662%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2609%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2067%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1808%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1036%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1022%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

931%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

931%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

920%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

895%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

883%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

879%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

871%

#690

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#691

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#692

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#693

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#695

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#696

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#697

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#699

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#700

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

99%

#701

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#702

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#703

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#704

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

#705

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3770S delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4900MQ in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Core i7-3770S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i7-4900MQ holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $40 (vs $250), it costs 84% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 522% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-3770S.

Insight	Core i7-4900MQ	Core i7-3770S
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+522%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($250)

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 i7-4900MQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-3770S Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4900MQ and Core i7-3770S

Core i7-4900MQ

The Core i7-4900MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2013 (12 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: 6,146 points. Launch price was $568.

Core i7-3770S

The Core i7-3770S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 April 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,173 points. Launch price was $330.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4900MQ and Core i7-3770S share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-4900MQ versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-3770S — a 2.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-3770S (base: 2.8 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Core i7-4900MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-3770S uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4900MQ scores 6,146 against the Core i7-3770S's 6,173 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-3770S. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-4900MQ vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-3770S.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Core i7-3770S
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.9 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz	3.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8192 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	6,146	6,173
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,500
Geekbench 6 Single	—	694
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,303

🧠

Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4900MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3770S uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Core i7-3770S
Socket	PGA946	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4900MQ) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3770S). The Core i7-3770S includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Core i7-4900MQ requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-3770S targets Budget.

Feature	Core i7-4900MQ	Core i7-3770S
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 4000
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Budget

💰

Value Analysis

The Core i7-4900MQ launched at $570 MSRP, while the Core i7-3770S debuted at $250. At current prices ($40 vs $250), the Core i7-4900MQ is $210 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4900MQ delivers 153.7 pts/$ vs 24.7 pts/$ for the Core i7-3770S — making the Core i7-4900MQ the 144.6% better value option.