Core i7-8665U vs Core i7-4760HQ

Core i7-8665U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.8 GHz2019

Core i7-4760HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8665U

4 / 8

6,202

0.0%

6,300

+1.6%

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 i7-8665U is positioned at rank 544 and the Core i7-4760HQ is on rank 990, 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 i7-8665U

#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 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

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 i7-8665U	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	✨ Modern (Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4760HQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8665U	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 i7-8665U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4760HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8665U and Core i7-4760HQ

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.

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 i7-8665U and Core i7-4760HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-8665U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4760HQ — a 37% clock advantage for the Core i7-8665U (base: 1.9 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-8665U uses the Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4760HQ uses Crystalwell (2013−2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8665U scores 6,202 against the Core i7-4760HQ's 6,300 — a 1.6% lead for the Core i7-4760HQ. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-8665U	Core i7-4760HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.8 GHz+45%	3.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.9 GHz	2.1 GHz+11%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Whiskey Lake-U (2018−2019)	Crystalwell (2013−2014)
PassMark	6,202	6,300+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8665U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4760HQ uses BGA1364 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.