i7-4710MQ vs i7-3720QM

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-3720QM
2012
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
3.64
Core i7-4710MQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.74
+2.7%

Core i7-4710MQ outperforms Core i7-3720QM by a minimal 3% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15111483
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency7.517.39
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date29 April 2012 (12 years ago)27 May 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$378

Detailed specifications

Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size160 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data100 °C
Number of transistors1,400 million1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1224,FCPGA988FCPGA946
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt47 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
Anti-Theft++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4000Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memoryno data2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.15 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
VGAno data+
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data3840x2160@30Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno data2880x1800@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data11.2/12
OpenGLno data4.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ.

PCIe version3.03
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-3720QM 3.64
i7-4710MQ 3.74
+2.7%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-3720QM 5671
i7-4710MQ 5833
+2.9%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-3720QM 601
i7-4710MQ 1033
+71.9%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-3720QM 2041
i7-4710MQ 3099
+51.8%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i7-3720QM 4821
i7-4710MQ 4963
+2.9%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i7-3720QM 18879
i7-4710MQ 18962
+0.4%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-3720QM 6642
i7-4710MQ 6831
+2.8%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i7-3720QM 7
i7-4710MQ 7
+3.7%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-3720QM 610
i7-4710MQ 645
+5.7%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-3720QM 126
i7-4710MQ 135
+7.1%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i7-3720QM 1.47
i7-4710MQ 1.54
+4.8%

Geekbench 3 32-bit multi-core

i7-3720QM 14452
+31.9%
i7-4710MQ 10955

Geekbench 3 32-bit single-core

i7-3720QM 3898
+30.3%
i7-4710MQ 2992

Geekbench 2

i7-3720QM 10848
+4.8%
i7-4710MQ 10355

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-3720QM 6190
i7-4710MQ 6260
+1.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.64 3.74
Integrated graphics card 1.18 1.84
Recency 29 April 2012 27 May 2013
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 47 Watt

i7-3720QM has 4.4% lower power consumption.

i7-4710MQ, on the other hand, has a 2.7% higher aggregate performance score, 55.9% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 1 year.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-3720QM and Core i7-4710MQ.


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