Core i7-4722HQ 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 i7-4722HQ

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 1W instead of 125W, a 124W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1100T BE across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4722HQ.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,745 vs 5,768).
❌Launch MSRP is still $265 MSRP, while Core i7-4722HQ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌12400% higher power demand at 125W vs 1W.

Core i7-4722HQ

2015

Phenom II X6 1100T BE

2010

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 1W instead of 125W, a 124W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +13.6% higher average FPS across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-4722HQ.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Phenom II X6 1100T BE across 3 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (5,745 vs 5,768).
❌Launch MSRP is still $265 MSRP, while Core i7-4722HQ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌12400% higher power demand at 125W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-4722HQ 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 13.6% average FPS lead across 3 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4722HQ pulls ahead with 0.4% better PassMark.

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

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-4722HQ is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

Core i7-4722HQ is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-4722HQ is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $265 MSRP, and it gives you 0.4% better PassMark. Phenom II X6 1100T BE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is extremely cheap, but that is mostly used-market pricing on an obsolete 2010 platform. Even with 100.0% better value on paper (21.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), 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 i7-4722HQ is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2015 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 i7-4722HQ Benchmark Check

Phenom II X6 1100T BE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-4722HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	137 FPS	140 FPS
high	106 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	139 FPS	137 FPS
medium	116 FPS	116 FPS
high	89 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	63 FPS
medium	60 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-4722HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	142 FPS	144 FPS
high	133 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	140 FPS	144 FPS
medium	123 FPS	144 FPS
high	114 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	109 FPS	144 FPS
medium	99 FPS	137 FPS
high	78 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	93 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-4722HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	144 FPS	144 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	144 FPS	144 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	144 FPS	144 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-4722HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
1080p
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	144 FPS	144 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	144 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	144 FPS	144 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	144 FPS
4K
low	144 FPS	144 FPS
medium	144 FPS	144 FPS
high	144 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	144 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4722HQ and Phenom II X6 1100T BE

Core i7-4722HQ

The Core i7-4722HQ 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 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,768 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 i7-4722HQ 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 3.4 GHz on the Core i7-4722HQ versus 3.7 GHz on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Phenom II X6 1100T BE (base: 2.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-4722HQ uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Phenom II X6 1100T BE uses Thuban (2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4722HQ scores 5,768 against the Phenom II X6 1100T BE's 5,745 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-4722HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-4722HQ vs 6 MB (total) on the Phenom II X6 1100T BE.

Feature	Core i7-4722HQ	Phenom II X6 1100T BE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 6+50%
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	3.7 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz	3.3 GHz+38%
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	5,768	5,745
Geekbench 6 Single	—	508

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4722HQ 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 i7-4722HQ	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 i7-4722HQ) / AMD-V (Phenom II X6 1100T BE). Primary use case: Phenom II X6 1100T BE targets Enthusiast Legacy.