Intel Core i7-4870HQ vs AMD Ryzen 7 4700U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4870HQ or Intel Core i7-4870HQ – 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 i7-4870HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4870HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD Ryzen 4000U
4 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-4870HQ Name AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4870HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4870HQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 8x Zen 2
4 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4870HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4870HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 7 4700U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 4700U uses the AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir), which has 448 texture shaders
and 7 execution units.
320 Shaders 448
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2020
22 nm Technology 7 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
40 Execution units 7
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 1.6 GHz
7.5 Generation 9
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 GPU name AMD Radeon 7 Graphics (Renoir)
 
 

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.
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-3200
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 10 W
None TDP up 35 W
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4870HQ 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 AMD Ryzen 7 4700U is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2020
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
22 nm Technology 7 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
-- Release price --
Haswell H Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1364 Socket FP6
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
5530
5530
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3467
3467

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
4647
4647
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3787
3787

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
1439
1439
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
1050
1050

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U
8C 8T @ 2.0 GHz
72
72
Intel Core i7-4870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
60
60