Core i7-4720HQ vs Phenom II X6 1100T BE

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 i7-4720HQ

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 125W, a 124W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1100T BE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,714 vs 5,745).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4720HQ.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $265 MSRP, while Core i7-4720HQ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌12400% higher power demand at 125W vs 1W.

Core i7-4720HQ

2015

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Why buy it

✅Draws 1W instead of 125W, a 124W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +9.0% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4720HQ.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1100T BE across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (5,714 vs 5,745).
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $265 MSRP, while Core i7-4720HQ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌12400% higher power demand at 125W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Phenom II X6 1100T BE better than Core i7-4720HQ?

Yes. Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 9.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.5% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 9.0% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 6 cores and 6 threads.

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

Phenom II X6 1100T BE is the smarter buy today. Phenom II X6 1100T BE is at an unclear MSRP at $265 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 9.0% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (21.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

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

Core i7-4720HQ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 vs 2010). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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 i7-4720HQ Benchmark Check

Phenom II X6 1100T BE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4720HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	140 FPS	140 FPS
high	110 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	89 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	137 FPS
medium	119 FPS	116 FPS
high	92 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	74 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	63 FPS
medium	60 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 i7-4720HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	144 FPS
high	134 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	141 FPS	144 FPS
medium	124 FPS	144 FPS
high	115 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	144 FPS
medium	100 FPS	137 FPS
high	79 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4720HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	144 FPS
high	143 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	144 FPS
high	143 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	144 FPS
high	143 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4720HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	144 FPS
high	143 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	144 FPS
high	143 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	143 FPS	144 FPS
medium	143 FPS	144 FPS
high	143 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	143 FPS	144 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4720HQ and Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Core i7-4720HQ

The Core i7-4720HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,714 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 i7-4720HQ 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 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4720HQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — a 2.7% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-4720HQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4720HQ scores 5,714 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.5% lead for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-4720HQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Feature	Core i7-4720HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	3.7 GHz+3%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.3 GHz+27%
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	22 nm-51%	45 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Thuban (2010)
PassMark	5,714	5,745
Geekbench 6 Single	—	508

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4720HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-4720HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Socket	BGA1364	AM3
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333 / DDR2-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	Yes
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-4720HQ) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.