Intel Core i7-7700HQ vs Intel Core i7-6560U

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7700HQ and Intel Core i7-6560U 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 i7-7700HQ

Intel Core i7-6560U

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7700HQ

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 19% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.20 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
Around 50% 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 23% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2058 vs 1680
2.1x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6910 vs 3330
Around 21% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 875 vs 726
Around 93% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3303 vs 1709
Around 16% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 78.977 vs 68.285
Around 64% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.611 vs 0.372
Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6054 vs 3536
Around 71% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6054 vs 3536

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	3 January 2017 vs 1 September 2015
Number of cores	4 vs 2
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	3.80 GHz vs 3.20 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB vs 128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB vs 512 KB
L3 cache	6 MB vs 4 MB
Maximum memory size	64 GB vs 32 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2058 vs 1680
PassMark - CPU mark	6910 vs 3330
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	875 vs 726
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3303 vs 1709
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	78.977 vs 68.285
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.611 vs 0.372
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	6054 vs 3536
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	6054 vs 3536

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6560U

3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 45 Watt
Around 60% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 7.96 vs 4.965
Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.519 vs 2.379
3.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 20.348 vs 5.859
Around 38% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2285 vs 1659
Around 29% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4075 vs 3162
Around 38% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2285 vs 1659
Around 29% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4075 vs 3162

Specifications (specs)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt vs 45 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	7.96 vs 4.965
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.519 vs 2.379
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	20.348 vs 5.859
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2285 vs 1659
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	4075 vs 3162
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2285 vs 1659
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	4075 vs 3162

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7700HQ
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6560U

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2058

1680

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

6910

3330

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

875

726

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3303

1709

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.965

7.96

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

78.977

68.285

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.611

0.372

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.379

2.519

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.859

20.348

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1659

2285

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3162

4075

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6054

3536

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1659

2285

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3162

4075

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6054

3536

Name	Intel Core i7-7700HQ	Intel Core i7-6560U
PassMark - Single thread mark	2058	1680
PassMark - CPU mark	6910	3330
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	875	726
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3303	1709
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2519
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	4.965	7.96
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	78.977	68.285
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.611	0.372
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.379	2.519
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	5.859	20.348
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1659	2285
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3162	4075
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	6054	3536
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1659	2285
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3162	4075
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	6054	3536

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-7700HQ	Intel Core i7-6560U
Essentials
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake	Skylake
Launch date	3 January 2017	1 September 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$378
Place in performance rating	1327	1333
Processor Number	i7-7700HQ	i7-6560U
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	2.20 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI	4 GT/s OPI
L1 cache	256 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	512 KB
L3 cache	6 MB	4 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	3.80 GHz	3.20 GHz
Number of cores	4	2
Number of threads	8	4
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	37.5 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size	64 GB	32 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600	DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Graphics
Device ID	0x591B	0x1926
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	300 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz	1.05 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.1 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	32 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 630	Intel® Iris® Graphics 540
eDRAM		64 MB
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@30Hz	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA	N / A	N / A
Max resolution over WiDi		1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Compatibility
Configurable TDP-down	35 W	9.5 W
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	42mm x 28mm	42x24x1.3
Sockets supported	FCBGA1440	BGA
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 Watt	15 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® 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
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)