Intel Core i7-4760HQ

The Intel Core i7-4760HQ is a premium mobile processor released in February 2014, bridging the gap between standard Haswell parts and the top-tier Crystalwell variants. Designed for high-end laptops and portable workstations, it features four cores and eight threads to handle demanding workloads. Operating at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz with turbo speeds up to 3.3 GHz, it offers a slight uptick in CPU performance over the 4750HQ. Crucially, it integrates Intel HD Graphics 5200, backed by 128MB of L4 eDRAM, delivering exceptional graphical performance for an integrated solution. This made it ideal for thin-and-light systems requiring capable 1080p gaming and media encoding without the added heat of a discrete GPU. With a 47-watt TDP, it required robust cooling. Though end-of-life, the 4760HQ was a versatile chip that offered a balanced blend of computational speed and best-in-class integrated graphics for its era.

The Core i7-4760HQ refines the Crystalwell formula, offering 100MHz higher clocks than the 4750HQ. With 128MB of eDRAM feeding the Iris Pro 5200 graphics, it handles 1080p gaming and media tasks well. It remains a solid legacy chip for premium 2014 laptops.

Launched in February 2014, the Core i7-4760HQ arrived as a mid-cycle refresh for the Crystalwell family, addressing the demand for slightly higher CPU clocks in premium mobile devices. It replaced the 4750HQ in many manufacturer lineups, offering a modest 100 MHz bump in both base and turbo frequencies. This chip was specifically targeted at the high-end multimedia laptop market, finding homes in advanced configurations of the Dell XPS and Lenovo Yoga series.

The inclusion of the HD 5200 graphics with eDRAM made it particularly appealing to video editors and casual gamers who wanted a single, sleek device without compromising too much on graphical fidelity. It represented a peak moment for Intel's 22nm process, squeezing maximum performance out of the Haswell architecture before the 14nm transition. Although eventually eclipsed by more efficient Broadwell and Skylake parts, the 4760HQ remains a testament to Intel's innovative approach to mobile integrated graphics.