Intel Core i7-8559U vs Intel Core i7-7820HK
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8559U and Intel Core i7-7820HK 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 i7-8559U
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 3 month(s) later
- Around 15% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 3.90 GHz
- Around 61% lower typical power consumption: 28 Watt vs 45 Watt
- Around 20% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2543 vs 2117
- Around 14% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8457 vs 7400
- Around 9% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1095 vs 1003
- Around 2% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.705 vs 0.691
- Around 13% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.125 vs 6.316
- Around 93% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 3326 vs 1720
- Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 7195 vs 5705
- Around 93% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 3326 vs 1720
- Around 26% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 7195 vs 5705
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 April 2018 vs 3 January 2017 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 3.90 GHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 28 Watt vs 45 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2543 vs 2117 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8457 vs 7400 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1095 vs 1003 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.254 vs 5.233 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.705 vs 0.691 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.125 vs 6.316 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 3326 vs 1720 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7195 vs 5705 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 3326 vs 1720 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7195 vs 5705 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7820HK
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 6% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3955 vs 3731
- Around 10% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 85.638 vs 77.721
- Around 8% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.65 vs 2.461
- 2.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3147 vs 1285
- 2.4x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3147 vs 1285
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3955 vs 3731 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 85.638 vs 77.721 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.65 vs 2.461 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3147 vs 1285 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3147 vs 1285 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8559U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-7820HK
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| Name | Intel Core i7-8559U | Intel Core i7-7820HK |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2543 | 2117 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 8457 | 7400 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1095 | 1003 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3731 | 3955 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 0 | 4200 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 5.254 | 5.233 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 77.721 | 85.638 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.705 | 0.691 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.461 | 2.65 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.125 | 6.316 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 3326 | 1720 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1285 | 3147 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7195 | 5705 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 3326 | 1720 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1285 | 3147 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7195 | 5705 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-8559U | Intel Core i7-7820HK | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Kaby Lake |
| Launch date | 3 April 2018 | 3 January 2017 |
| Place in performance rating | 1212 | 1232 |
| Processor Number | i7-8559U | i7-7820HK |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.70 GHz | 2.90 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 4 GT/s OPI | 8 GT/s DMI |
| Die size | 123 mm | |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz | 3.90 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 37.5 GB/s | 37.5 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3EA5 | 0x591B |
| eDRAM | 128 MB | |
| Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.10 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 655 | Intel® HD Graphics 630 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.1 GHz | |
Graphics interfaces |
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| 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@30Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Configurable TDP-down | 20 W | 35 W |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 46x24 | 42mm x 28mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1528 | FCBGA1440 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 28 Watt | 45 Watt |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
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® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
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) | ||
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