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Intel Core i7-4870HQ Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i7-4870HQ
Brand: Intel
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-04-04

The Intel Core i7-4870HQ was released in Q3/2014 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 1364. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i7-4870HQ achieved a result of 860 points (single-core) or 3,467 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-4870HQ
Family:	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 4000M/4000H (38)
Architecture:	Haswell H
Technology:	22 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	4
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4870HQ has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4870HQ is 2.50 GHz (3.70 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 8
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i7-4870HQ has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i7-4870HQ has the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 installed, which has 40 streaming multiprocessors (320 shaders).

GPU name:	Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
GPU frequency:	0.20 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.20 GHz
Compute units:	40
Shader:	320
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q2/2013

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	7.5
Direct X:	11.1
Technology:	22 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	2 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	No
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-4870HQ supports a maximum of 32 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 25.6 GB/s.

DDR3L-1333 DDR3L-1600	21.3 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:	32 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i7-4870HQ has a TDP of 47 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	47 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	100 °C

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-4870HQ is made in 22 nm and has 6.00 MB cache.

Technology:	22 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1364
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	6.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q3/2014
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz (3.70 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-4870HQ have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-4800MQ 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	1069
	Intel Core i7-4900MQ 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	1064
	Intel Core i5-6267U 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	1052
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	1050
	Intel Core i7-5557U 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1047
	Intel Core i5-6350HQ 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	1046
	Intel Core i5-6300HQ 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	1046

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i7-4900MQ 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	3839
	Intel Core i7-4960HQ 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	3827
	Intel Core i5-8400H 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	3826
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz	3787
	Intel Core i7-7820HQ 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	3780
	Intel Core i5-8300H 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	3776
	Intel Core i3-1210U 6C 8T @ 1.60 GHz	3765

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-8350U 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	864
	Intel Core i7-4600M 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	864
	Intel Core i7-4610M 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	864
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	860
	Intel Core i5-6440HQ 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	860
	Intel Core i5-4210H 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	859
	Intel Core i7-4810MQ 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	856

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-10610U 4C 8T @ 1.80 GHz	3486
	Intel Core i3-1305U 5C 6T @ 1.60 GHz	3481
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	3477
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz	3467
	Intel Core i7-4930MX 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	3452
	Intel Core i5-1035G4 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	3420
	Intel Pentium Gold 8500 5C 6T @ 1.40 GHz	3417

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	AMD A12-9700P AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 0.76 GHz	782
	AMD A12-9720P AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 0.76 GHz	782
	AMD FX-9800P AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge) @ 0.76 GHz	782
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 @ 1.20 GHz	768
	Intel Core i3-6157U Intel Iris Graphics 550 @ 1.00 GHz	768
	Intel Core i7-5550U Intel HD Graphics 6000 @ 1.00 GHz	768
	Intel Core i5-4288U Intel Iris Graphics 5100 @ 1.20 GHz	768

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

In the Blender Benchmark 3.1, the scenes "monster", "junkshop" and "classroom" are rendered and the time required by the system is measured. In our benchmark we test the CPU and not the graphics card. Blender 3.1 was presented as a standalone version in March 2022.


	Intel Core i5-8257U 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	66
	AMD Ryzen 7 3750H 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	63
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	61
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz	60
	Intel Core i7-1185G7 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	59
	Intel Core i7-6820HQ 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	59
	Intel Core i7-8565U 4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz	55

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i7-10510U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	6722
	Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	6520
	Intel Core i5-10310U 4C 8T @ 1.70 GHz	6502
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz	6412
	Intel Core i7-4950HQ 4C 8T @ 2.40 GHz	6314
	Intel Core i5-10210U 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	6312
	Intel Core i7-4910MQ 4C 8T @ 2.90 GHz	6277

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	AMD Ryzen 7 3700U 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	146
	AMD Ryzen 7 3780U 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	146
	Intel Core i7-5700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	145
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	144
	Intel Core i5-7260U 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	144
	Intel Core i7-6650U 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	144
	Intel Core i7-6600U 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	144

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-1060G7 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	634
	Intel Core i7-4720HQ 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	630
	Intel Core i5-1035G1 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	624
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz	623
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	620
	AMD Ryzen 5 3580U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	620
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	620

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,885 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,819 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
212 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

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