Intel Core i7-7820HK vs Intel Core i7-6500U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7820HK and Intel Core i7-6500U 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 i7-7820HK
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 26% higher clock speed: 3.90 GHz vs 3.10 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
- 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 25% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2114 vs 1694
- 2.2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7368 vs 3277
- Around 63% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 85.638 vs 52.491
- Around 94% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.691 vs 0.356
- Around 8% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.65 vs 2.459
- Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1720 vs 1444
- Around 21% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3147 vs 2605
- Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5705 vs 4095
- Around 19% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1720 vs 1444
- Around 21% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3147 vs 2605
- Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5705 vs 4095
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 3 January 2017 vs 1 September 2015 |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz vs 3.10 GHz |
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 - Single thread mark | 2114 vs 1694 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 7368 vs 3277 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 85.638 vs 52.491 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.691 vs 0.356 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.65 vs 2.459 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1720 vs 1444 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3147 vs 2605 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5705 vs 4095 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1720 vs 1444 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3147 vs 2605 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5705 vs 4095 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6500U
- 3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 45 Watt
- 3.3x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 3279 vs 1003
- Around 61% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 6364 vs 3955
- Around 75% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.143 vs 5.233
- 3.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 21.871 vs 6.316
Specifications (specs) | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 45 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 3279 vs 1003 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 6364 vs 3955 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.143 vs 5.233 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 21.871 vs 6.316 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7820HK
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6500U
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) |
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Name | Intel Core i7-7820HK | Intel Core i7-6500U |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2114 | 1694 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 7368 | 3277 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1003 | 3279 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3955 | 6364 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 4200 | |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.233 | 9.143 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 85.638 | 52.491 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.691 | 0.356 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.65 | 2.459 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 6.316 | 21.871 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1720 | 1444 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3147 | 2605 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5705 | 4095 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1720 | 1444 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3147 | 2605 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5705 | 4095 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-7820HK | Intel Core i7-6500U | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | 3 January 2017 | 1 September 2015 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | $393 |
Place in performance rating | 1284 | 1299 |
Processor Number | i7-7820HK | i7-6500U |
Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.90 GHz | 2.50 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 | 8 MB | 4 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
Maximum frequency | 3.90 GHz | 3.10 GHz |
Number of cores | 4 | 2 |
Number of threads | 8 | 4 |
Unlocked | ||
Die size | 99 mm | |
Memory |
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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 |
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Device ID | 0x591B | 0x1916 |
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® HD Graphics 520 |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
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 | 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 |
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DirectX | 12 | 12 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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Configurable TDP-down | 35 W | 7.5 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 | 15 Watt |
Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
Configurable TDP-up | 25 W | |
Configurable TDP-up Frequency | 2.60 GHz | |
Peripherals |
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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 |
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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 | ||
Speed Shift technology | ||
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) |