Intel Core i7-6820HK vs Intel Core i7-6920HQ
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-6820HK and Intel Core i7-6920HQ 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).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6820HK
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 3% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 901 vs 879
- Around 4% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3582 vs 3429
- 3.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 16.367 vs 4.951
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 155.674 vs 75.451
- Around 34% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.821 vs 0.613
- 2.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.588 vs 2.318
- 7.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 42.607 vs 5.961
- Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1715 vs 1660
- Around 3% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1715 vs 1660
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 901 vs 879 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3582 vs 3429 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 16.367 vs 4.951 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 155.674 vs 75.451 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.821 vs 0.613 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.588 vs 2.318 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 42.607 vs 5.961 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1715 vs 1660 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1715 vs 1660 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6920HQ
- Around 6% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
- Around 6% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2082 vs 1969
- Around 4% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7300 vs 6990
- Around 28% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3486 vs 2726
- Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6093 vs 4505
- Around 28% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3486 vs 2726
- Around 35% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6093 vs 4505
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Maximum frequency | 3.80 GHz vs 3.60 GHz |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2082 vs 1969 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 7300 vs 6990 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3486 vs 2726 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6093 vs 4505 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3486 vs 2726 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6093 vs 4505 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-6820HK
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6920HQ
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| Name | Intel Core i7-6820HK | Intel Core i7-6920HQ |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 1969 | 2082 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6990 | 7300 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 901 | 879 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3582 | 3429 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3928 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 16.367 | 4.951 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 155.674 | 75.451 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.821 | 0.613 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.588 | 2.318 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 42.607 | 5.961 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1715 | 1660 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2726 | 3486 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 4505 | 6093 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1715 | 1660 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2726 | 3486 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 4505 | 6093 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-6820HK | Intel Core i7-6920HQ | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Skylake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 1 September 2015 | 1 September 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | |
| Place in performance rating | 1249 | 1240 |
| Processor Number | i7-6820HK | i7-6920HQ |
| Series | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Price now | $568 | |
| Value for money (0-100) | 4.99 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.70 GHz | 2.90 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| Die size | 122 mm | 122 mm |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.80 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x191B | 0x191B |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 530 | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | 1080p |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W | 35 W |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm x 28mm | 42mm x 28mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1440 | FCBGA1440 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt | 45 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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| 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) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| 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 |
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| 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) | ||

