Core i7-4910MQ vs Core i7-8665U

Core i7-4910MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2014

Core i7-8665U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4910MQ

4 / 8

6,297

+1.5%

6,202

0.0%

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 i7-4910MQ is positioned at rank 1053 and the Core i7-8665U is on rank 544, so the Core i7-8665U 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 i7-4910MQ

#1041

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2655%

#1042

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2616%

#1043

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2402%

#1044

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2391%

#1045

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2369%

#1047

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2288%

#1048

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2194%

#1049

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2190%

#1050

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2131%

#1053

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

100%

#1054

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

99%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

98%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

98%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

98%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

97%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

97%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

96%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

96%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

95%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

95%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

95%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

95%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-8665U

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

97%

#532

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

710%

#533

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

699%

#534

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

642%

#535

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

639%

#536

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

633%

#538

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

611%

#539

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

586%

#540

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

585%

#541

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

570%

#544

Core i7-8665U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

98%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8665U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Core i7-8665U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4910MQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4910MQ	Core i7-8665U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($570)	✅ 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 i7-4910MQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-8665U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4910MQ and Core i7-8665U

Core i7-4910MQ

The Core i7-4910MQ 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 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 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: 6,297 points. Launch price was $568.

Core i7-8665U

The Core i7-8665U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.9 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,202 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4910MQ and Core i7-8665U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-4910MQ versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-8665U — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-8665U (base: 2.9 GHz vs 1.9 GHz). The Core i7-4910MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-8665U uses Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4910MQ scores 6,297 against the Core i7-8665U's 6,202 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i7-4910MQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4910MQ	Core i7-8665U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4.8 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.9 GHz+53%	1.9 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)
PassMark	6,297+2%	6,202

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4910MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8665U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.