Intel Core i7-7600U vs Intel Core i7-6820HQ

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7600U and Intel Core i7-6820HQ 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, 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 i7-7600U

Intel Core i7-6820HQ

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7600U

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
Around 8% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 45 Watt
Around 3% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2014 vs 1952
Around 63% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 26.499 vs 16.222
Around 71% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 257.825 vs 150.937
2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.668 vs 0.803
Around 92% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 10.417 vs 5.424

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 January 2017 vs 1 September 2015
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt vs 45 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2014 vs 1952
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	26.499 vs 16.222
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	257.825 vs 150.937
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.668 vs 0.803
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	10.417 vs 5.424

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6820HQ

2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
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
2x 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 84% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6813 vs 3702
Around 24% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 847 vs 683
2.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3304 vs 1375
Around 43% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 42.091 vs 29.535
Around 9% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1711 vs 1569
Around 33% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3432 vs 2572
Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6055 vs 5082
Around 9% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1711 vs 1569
Around 33% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3432 vs 2572
Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6055 vs 5082

Specifications (specs)
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	8 vs 4
L1 cache	256 KB vs 128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB vs 512 KB
L3 cache	8 MB vs 4 MB
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	6813 vs 3702
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	847 vs 683
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3304 vs 1375
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	42.091 vs 29.535
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1711 vs 1569
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3432 vs 2572
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	6055 vs 5082
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1711 vs 1569
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3432 vs 2572
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	6055 vs 5082

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7600U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6820HQ

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2014

1952

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

3702

6813

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

683

847

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1375

3304

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

26.499

16.222

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

257.825

150.937

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1.668

0.803

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

10.417

5.424

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

29.535

42.091

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1569

1711

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2572

3432

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5082

6055

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1569

1711

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2572

3432

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5082

6055

Name	Intel Core i7-7600U	Intel Core i7-6820HQ
PassMark - Single thread mark	2014	1952
PassMark - CPU mark	3702	6813
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	683	847
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	1375	3304
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	26.499	16.222
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	257.825	150.937
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.668	0.803
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	10.417	5.424
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	29.535	42.091
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1569	1711
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	2572	3432
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	5082	6055
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1569	1711
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	2572	3432
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	5082	6055

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-7600U	Intel Core i7-6820HQ
Essentials
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Launch date	3 January 2017	1 September 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$393	$378
Place in performance rating	1107	1095
Processor Number	i7-7600U	i7-6820HQ
Series	7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Vertical segment	Mobile	Mobile
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	2.80 GHz	2.70 GHz
Bus Speed	4 GT/s OPI	8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache	128 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	512 KB	1 MB
L3 cache	4 MB	8 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.90 GHz	3.60 GHz
Number of cores	2	4
Number of threads	4	8
Die size		122 mm
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size	32 GB	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Graphics
Device ID	0x5916	0x191B
Graphics base frequency	300 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.15 GHz	1.05 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	1.05 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	32 GB	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 620	Intel® HD Graphics 530
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 VGA		N / A
Max resolution over WiDi		1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W	35 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency	800 MHz
Configurable TDP-up	25 W
Configurable TDP-up Frequency	2.90 GHz
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	42mm X 24mm	42mm x 28mm
Sockets supported	FCBGA1356	FCBGA1440
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt	45 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	12	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1	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® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Speed Shift technology
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)