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Intel Core i7-4700EC
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Intel Core i7-4700EC
Summary
The Intel Core i7-4700EC is a versatile processor based on the proven Haswell S architecture. It was manufactured using the then-advanced 22-nanometer process. This chip provided an excellent basis for a wide range of applications, especially in areas like embedded systems or industrial controls.
One of its strengths was the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, which delivered reliable graphics performance for everyday tasks. For its time, this solution was perfectly adequate. Even today, it easily meets basic display requirements. The processor also features a generous 8 MB Level-3 cache.
This significantly contributed to responsive overall performance, as frequently used data was quickly accessible. The support for PCIe 3.0 was another plus. It allowed diverse options for expansion with additional components. We were surprised by how stable and reliable this processor proved to be over the years in various environments.
The Intel Core i7-4700EC is a solid choice for systems that rely on consistency and balanced performance.
One of its strengths was the integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600, which delivered reliable graphics performance for everyday tasks. For its time, this solution was perfectly adequate. Even today, it easily meets basic display requirements. The processor also features a generous 8 MB Level-3 cache.
This significantly contributed to responsive overall performance, as frequently used data was quickly accessible. The support for PCIe 3.0 was another plus. It allowed diverse options for expansion with additional components. We were surprised by how stable and reliable this processor proved to be over the years in various environments.
The Intel Core i7-4700EC is a solid choice for systems that rely on consistency and balanced performance.
- Architecture: Haswell S
- Manufacturing: 22 nm
- Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4600
- Cache: 8 MB Level-3 cache
Benchmarks
Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks
Single-core performance
Multi-core performance
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Celeron G6900
104 %
Intel UHD Graphics 710
Intel Celeron G6900E
104 %
Intel UHD Graphics 710
Intel Core i7-4700EC
100 %
Intel HD Graphics 4600
AMD A6-6400K
96 %
AMD Radeon HD 8470D
AMD A6-6420K
96 %
AMD Radeon HD 8470D
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Specifications
At a glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | Intel Core i7 (300) |
| CPU group | Intel Core i 4000 (64) |
| Architecture | Haswell S |
| Technology | 22 nm |
| Segment | Desktop |
| Socket | BGA 1364 |
| Generation | 4 |
| Predecessor | |
| Successor |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 |
| Hyperthreading / SMT | ✓ |
| Core architecture | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Frequency: | 2.70 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | |
| L2-Cache | |
| L3-Cache | 8.00 MB |
| Overclocking | No |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| GPU name | Intel HD Graphics 4600 |
| GPU frequency | 0.40 - 1.00 GHz |
| CUs / Shader | 20 / 160 |
| Raytracing | ✗ |
| Max. displays | 3 |
| Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
| Technology | 22 nm |
| Release date | Q2/2013 |
Memory & PCIe
| Memory type | Memory bandwidth |
|---|---|
| DDR3L-1333 DDR3L-1600 | 21.3 GB/s 25.6 GB/s |
| Property | Value |
| Max. Memory | 32 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| ECC | ✓ |
| PCIe | 3.0 x 16 |
| PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal Management
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| TDP | 43 W |
| TDP (PL2) | |
| TDP up | |
| TDP down | |
| T. junction max. | 100 °C |
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip design | Monolithic |
| AES-NI | ✓ |
| Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
| Instruction set | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
| Release date | Q1/2014 |
| Release price | |
| Documents | Technical data sheet |
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