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Intel i7-4712HQ vs i7-4720HQ

The Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz is newer than Intel Core i7-4712HQ @ 2.30GHz and is around 7% faster in multi-threaded (CPU Mark) testing. The Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz is around 7% faster in single-thread testing. Also, Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz uses around 24% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class. The values below were tabulated from a combined 5514 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i7-4712HQ @ 2.30GHz×Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeFCBGA1364BGA1364
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed2.3 GHz2.6 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 3.3 GHzUp to 3.6 GHz
# of Physical Cores4 (Threads: 8)4 (Threads: 8)
CacheL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MBL1: 256KB, L2: 1.0MB, L3: 6MB
TDP37W47W
Yearly Running Cost$6.75$8.58
Other
First Seen on ChartQ2 2014Q4 2014
# of Samples4905024
CPU Value133.60.0
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1724(-6.9%)1853(0.0%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)5344(-6.5%)5715(0.0%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 9th of November 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-4712HQ @ 2.30GHz
5,344
Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz
5,715
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 9th of November 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i7-4712HQ @ 2.30GHz
133.6
Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz
NA
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 9th of November 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i7-4712HQ @ 2.30GHz
1,724
Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz
1,853
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i7-4712HQ @ 2.30GHz Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.60GHz
Max TDP37W47W
Power consumption per day (kWh)NANA
Running cost per dayNANA
Power consumption per year (kWh)NANA
Running cost per yearNANA
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.