i7-14700KF vs i7-4700HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4700HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.54
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.80
+855%

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i7-4700HQ by a whopping 855% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1529115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data84.20
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency7.1325.59
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date27 May 2013 (11 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF 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)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads828
Base clock speed2.4 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size264 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
FDI+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4600N/A
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF.

PCIe version35.0 and 4.0
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.

i7-4700HQ 3.54
i7-14700KF 33.80
+855%

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.

i7-4700HQ 5625
i7-14700KF 53695
+855%

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.

i7-4700HQ 990
i7-14700KF 2993
+202%

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.

i7-4700HQ 3007
i7-14700KF 19544
+550%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.54 33.80
Recency 27 May 2013 17 October 2023
Physical cores 4 20
Threads 8 28
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 125 Watt

i7-4700HQ has 166% lower power consumption.

i7-14700KF, on the other hand, has a 854.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 10 years, and 400% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

The Core i7-14700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4700HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4700HQ is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4700HQ and Core i7-14700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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