Core i7-4710MQ vs Phenom II X6 1100T BE

CPU

GPU

Core i7-4710MQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

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Phenom II X6 1100T BE

6 Cores6 Thrd125 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2010

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4710MQ

4 / 8

5,792

+0.8%

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

6 / 6

5,745

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-4710MQ

2013

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 47W instead of 125W, a 78W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4600, while Phenom II X6 1100T BE needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1100T BE across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 21.7 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $265 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $113 less on MSRP ($265 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 41.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.7 vs 15.3 PassMark/$ ($265 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4710MQ.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,745 vs 5,792).
❌166% higher power demand at 125W vs 47W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4710MQ can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-4710MQ

2013

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 47W instead of 125W, a 78W reduction.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel HD Graphics 4600, while Phenom II X6 1100T BE needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +11.0% higher average FPS across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Costs $113 less on MSRP ($265 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Delivers 41.5% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 21.7 vs 15.3 PassMark/$ ($265 MSRP vs $378 MSRP).
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4710MQ.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1100T BE across 2 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 15.3 vs 21.7 PassMark/$ ($378 MSRP vs $265 MSRP).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,745 vs 5,792).
❌166% higher power demand at 125W vs 47W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-4710MQ can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-4710MQ better than Phenom II X6 1100T BE?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Phenom II X6 1100T BE is ahead with a 11.0% average FPS lead across 2 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4710MQ pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4710MQ is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-4710MQ is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-4710MQ is 42.6% more expensive on MSRP at $378 MSRP versus $265 MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark. Phenom II X6 1100T BE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2010 platform. Even with 41.5% better value on paper (21.7 vs 15.3 PassMark/$), it really only makes sense as a very cheap stopgap or a niche existing-platform option for someone already on AM3.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-4710MQ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2013 vs 2010) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 6/6. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-4710MQ Benchmark Check

Phenom II X6 1100T BE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	139 FPS	140 FPS
high	109 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	137 FPS
medium	118 FPS	116 FPS
high	91 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	73 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	63 FPS
medium	61 FPS	56 FPS
high	47 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	134 FPS	144 FPS
high	125 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	144 FPS
medium	108 FPS	137 FPS
high	86 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	134 FPS

Open Core i7-4710MQ Open Phenom II X6 1100T BE

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	145 FPS	144 FPS
medium	145 FPS	144 FPS
high	145 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	145 FPS	144 FPS

Open Core i7-4710MQ Open Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4710MQ and Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Core i7-4710MQ

The Core i7-4710MQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 May 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,792 points. Launch price was $378.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

The Phenom II X6 1100T BE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Thuban (2010) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,745 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-4710MQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE offers 6 cores / 6 threads — the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-4710MQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — a 5.6% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-4710MQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4710MQ scores 5,792 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 950 vs 508, a 60.6% lead for the Core i7-4710MQ that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.7 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	3.3 GHz+32%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Thuban (2010)
PassMark	5,792	5,745
Geekbench 6 Single	950+87%	508
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,200	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4710MQ uses the PGA946 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i7-4710MQ) and AMD 870,880G,890FX,970,990FX (Phenom II X6 1100T BE).

Feature	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Socket	PGA946	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	Yes
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Only the Phenom II X6 1100T BE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4710MQ) vs AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). The Core i7-4710MQ includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4710MQ targets Laptop, Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.

Feature	Core i7-4710MQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	Intel HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	Yes
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, EPT	AMD-V
Target Use	Laptop	Enthusiast Legacy

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-4710MQ launched at $378 MSRP, while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE debuted at $265. On MSRP ($378 vs $265), the Phenom II X6 1100T BE is $113 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-4710MQ delivers 15.3 pts/$ vs 21.7 pts/$ for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — making the Phenom II X6 1100T BE the 34.4% better value option.