Intel Core i7-6970HQ vs Intel Core i3-6167U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-6970HQ and Intel Core i3-6167U 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, GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps).

Intel Core i7-6970HQ

Intel Core i3-6167U

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6970HQ

CPU is newer: launch date 4 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 37% higher clock speed: 3.70 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
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

Launch date	24 January 2016 vs 1 September 2015
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	3.70 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
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

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i3-6167U

Around 61% lower typical power consumption: 28 Watt vs 45 Watt

Thermal Design Power (TDP)	28 Watt vs 45 Watt

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-6970HQ
CPU 2: Intel Core i3-6167U

Name	Intel Core i7-6970HQ	Intel Core i3-6167U
PassMark - Single thread mark	1532
PassMark - CPU mark	4632
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)		1252
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)		1252

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-6970HQ	Intel Core i3-6167U
Essentials
Architecture codename	Skylake	Skylake
Launch date	24 January 2016	1 September 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$623
Place in performance rating	1523	1524
Processor Number	i7-6970HQ	i3-6167U
Series	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i3 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Mobile	Mobile
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.80 GHz	2.70 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	4 GT/s OPI
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L3 cache	8 MB	3 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.70 GHz	2.7 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	8	4
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size	64 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Graphics
Device ID	0x193B	0x1927
eDRAM	128 MB	64 MB
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	300 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.05 GHz	1.00 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.05 GHz	1 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB	32 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® Iris® Pro Graphics 580	Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
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	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over WiDi	Up to 4096x2304@30Hz	1080p
Max resolution over VGA		N / A
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	23 W
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	42mm x 28mm	42mm X 24mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1440	FCBGA1356
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 Watt	28 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16	12
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4	1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Intel® Identity Protection 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® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Intel 64
Intel® My WiFi technology
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)