Intel Core i7-6820HK vs Intel Core i5-4310M

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-6820HK and Intel Core i5-4310M processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

Intel Core i7-6820HK

Intel Core i5-4310M

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6820HK

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 7 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 6% higher clock speed: 3.60 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2.7x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
Around 11% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1991 vs 1794
2.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7068 vs 3089
Around 26% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 901 vs 716
2.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3582 vs 1547
Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1715 vs 1004
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4505 vs 4404
Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1715 vs 1004
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4505 vs 4404

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	1 September 2015 vs 19 January 2014
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	3.60 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 22 nm
L1 cache	256 KB vs 128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB vs 512 KB
L3 cache	8 MB vs 3 MB
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	1991 vs 1794
PassMark - CPU mark	7068 vs 3089
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	901 vs 716
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3582 vs 1547
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1715 vs 1004
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4505 vs 4404
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1715 vs 1004
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4505 vs 4404

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-4310M

Around 22% lower typical power consumption: 37 Watt vs 45 Watt
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 2793 vs 2726
Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 2793 vs 2726

Specifications (specs)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	37 Watt vs 45 Watt
Benchmarks
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2793 vs 2726
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2793 vs 2726

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-6820HK
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-4310M

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

1991

1794

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

7068

3089

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

901

716

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3582

1547

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1715

1004

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2726

2793

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4505

4404

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1715

1004

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2726

2793

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4505

4404

Name	Intel Core i7-6820HK	Intel Core i5-4310M
PassMark - Single thread mark	1991	1794
PassMark - CPU mark	7068	3089
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	901	716
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3582	1547
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	3928
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	16.367
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	155.674
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.821
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	5.588
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	42.607
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1715	1004
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2726	2793
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4505	4404
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1715	1004
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2726	2793
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4505	4404

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-6820HK	Intel Core i5-4310M
Essentials
Architecture codename	Skylake	Haswell
Launch date	1 September 2015	19 January 2014
Launch price (MSRP)	$378	$225
Place in performance rating	1246	1241
Processor Number	i7-6820HK	i5-4310M
Series	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	4th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Mobile	Mobile
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.70 GHz	2.70 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	5 GT/s DMI2
Die size	122 mm	130 mm
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	3 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	22 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.60 GHz	3.40 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	8	4
Unlocked
Transistor count		960 Million
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size	64 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600	DDR3L 1333/1600
Graphics
Device ID	0x191B	0x416
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	400 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.05 GHz	1.25 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.05 GHz	1.25 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	2 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 530	Intel® HD Graphics 4600
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3	3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA	N / A	2880x1800@60Hz
Max resolution over WiDi	1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	11.2/12
OpenGL	4.5	4.3
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	35 W
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	42mm x 28mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm x 4.7mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1440	rPGA
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 Watt	37 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Anti-Theft technology
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)