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
CPU 1
CPU 2
2114
1694
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
7368
3277
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
1003
3279
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3955
6364
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.233
9.143
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
85.638
52.491
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.691
0.356
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.65
2.459
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6.316
21.871
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1720
1444
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3147
2605
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5705
4095
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1720
1444
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
3147
2605
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5705
4095
Name Intel Core i7-7820HK Intel Core i7-6500U
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

Essentials

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

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

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 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

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 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

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)