Intel Core i7-4720HQ vs Intel Core i7-4700EQ
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-4720HQ and Intel Core i7-4700EQ processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4720HQ
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 8 month(s) later
- Around 6% higher clock speed: 3.60 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
- Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1855 vs 1765
- Around 6% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5726 vs 5417
- Around 11% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 82.124 vs 74.176
- Around 26% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.576 vs 0.456
- Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1163 vs 1086
- Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1163 vs 1086
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 1 January 2015 vs May 2013 |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz vs 3.40 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1855 vs 1765 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5726 vs 5417 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 82.124 vs 74.176 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.576 vs 0.456 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1163 vs 1086 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1163 vs 1086 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-4700EQ
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 4.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 3417 vs 791
- 3.7x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 10338 vs 2765
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 12.089 vs 4.591
- Around 32% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.02 vs 2.293
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 12.937 vs 5.641
- 5.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2883 vs 539
- 3.7x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4319 vs 1175
- 5.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2883 vs 539
- 3.7x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4319 vs 1175
| Specifications (specs) | |
| L3 cache | 8192 KB (shared) vs 6 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 3417 vs 791 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 10338 vs 2765 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 12.089 vs 4.591 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.02 vs 2.293 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 12.937 vs 5.641 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2883 vs 539 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4319 vs 1175 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2883 vs 539 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4319 vs 1175 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-4720HQ
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-4700EQ
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| Name | Intel Core i7-4720HQ | Intel Core i7-4700EQ |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1855 | 1765 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 5726 | 5417 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 791 | 3417 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2765 | 10338 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2981 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.591 | 12.089 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 82.124 | 74.176 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.576 | 0.456 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.293 | 3.02 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.641 | 12.937 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1163 | 1086 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 539 | 2883 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1175 | 4319 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1163 | 1086 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 539 | 2883 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1175 | 4319 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-4720HQ | Intel Core i7-4700EQ | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Haswell | Haswell |
| Launch date | 1 January 2015 | May 2013 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | |
| Place in performance rating | 2297 | 1203 |
| Processor Number | i7-4720HQ | i7-4700EQ |
| Series | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 4th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Embedded |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.60 GHz | 2.40 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 177 mm | 177 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8192 KB (shared) |
| Manufacturing process technology | 22 nm | 22 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.40 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
| Transistor count | 1400 Million | 1400 million |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 100 °C | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR3L 1333/1600 | DDR3L 1333/1600 |
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Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x416 | |
| Graphics base frequency | 400 MHz | 400 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.00 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 | Intel® HD Graphics 4600 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
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| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 3840x2160@60Hz | N / A |
| Max resolution over VGA | 2880x1800@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 11.2/12 | 11.2/12 |
| OpenGL | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 32mm x 1.6mm | 37.5mm x 32mm x 1.6mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1364 | FCBGA1364 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 47 Watt | 47 Watt |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Anti-Theft technology | ||
| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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