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

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
1969
2082
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
6990
7300
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
901
879
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3582
3429
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
16.367
4.951
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
155.674
75.451
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.821
0.613
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.588
2.318
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
42.607
5.961
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1715
1660
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2726
3486
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4505
6093
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1715
1660
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2726
3486
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
4505
6093
Name Intel Core i7-6820HK Intel Core i7-6920HQ
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

Essentials

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

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
Unlocked

Memory

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

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

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 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

DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5

Compatibility

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

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

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

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)