Intel Core i7-4712MQ vs Intel Core i7-9700

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Intel Core i7-4712MQ or Intel Core i7-4712MQ – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-4712MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4712MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
4 Generation 9
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Core i 9000
Intel Core i7-4712MQ Name Intel Core i7-9700
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4712MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4712MQ is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-9700 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4 CPU Cores 8
8 Threads 8
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
4x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4712MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4712MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-9700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9700 uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
7.5 Generation 9.5
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 24
160 Shaders 192
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 37 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
37 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4712MQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2014 Release date Q2/2019
Haswell H Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
PGA 946 Socket LGA 1151-2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 335 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202
Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
3320
3320

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714
Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
2590
2590

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3725
3725
Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
1374
1374

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570
Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
984
984

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1491
1491
Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
596
596

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
722.5
722.5
Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
228.8
228.8

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
209
209
Intel Core i7-4712MQ
4C 8T @ 2.3 GHz
130
130