i5-3470S vs i7-4760HQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4760HQ
2014
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
3.98
+43.2%
Core i5-3470S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.78

Core i7-4760HQ outperforms Core i5-3470S by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14231684
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.39
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency7.984.03
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date14 April 2014 (10 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$434$200

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.1 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.3 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate5 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier21no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm22 nm
Die size264 mm2133 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °C69 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S 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
SocketFCBGA1364FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S. 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® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
FDI++

Security technologies

Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S 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 i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S. 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 Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 2500
Max video memory2 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S 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 i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S.

PCIe version33.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-4760HQ 3.98
+43.2%
i5-3470S 2.78

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.

i7-4760HQ 6300
+43.4%
i5-3470S 4392

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.98 2.78
Integrated graphics card 3.08 0.69
Recency 14 April 2014 1 June 2012
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 65 Watt

i7-4760HQ has a 43.2% higher aggregate performance score, 346.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, 100% more threads, and 38.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-4760HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3470S in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-4760HQ is a notebook processor while Core i5-3470S is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4760HQ and Core i5-3470S, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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