Intel Core i7-8750H vs Intel Core i7-6820HQ
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8750H 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, 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 i7-8750H
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 6 month(s) later
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 14% higher clock speed: 4.10 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 13% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 18% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2284 vs 1941
- Around 45% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9842 vs 6782
- Around 18% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1003 vs 847
- Around 40% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4619 vs 3304
- Around 12% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.902 vs 0.803
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1889 vs 1711
- Around 23% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4214 vs 3432
- Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 6457 vs 6055
- Around 10% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1889 vs 1711
- Around 23% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4214 vs 3432
- Around 7% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 6457 vs 6055
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 1 March 2018 vs 1 September 2015 |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.10 GHz vs 3.60 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 KB vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 MB vs 8 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2284 vs 1941 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9842 vs 6782 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1003 vs 847 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4619 vs 3304 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.902 vs 0.803 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1889 vs 1711 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4214 vs 3432 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6457 vs 6055 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1889 vs 1711 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4214 vs 3432 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6457 vs 6055 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6820HQ
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 16.222 vs 7.89
- 2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 150.937 vs 67.345
- Around 65% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.424 vs 3.296
- 4.4x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 42.091 vs 9.661
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 16.222 vs 7.89 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 150.937 vs 67.345 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.424 vs 3.296 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 42.091 vs 9.661 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8750H
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6820HQ
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| Name | Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core i7-6820HQ |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2284 | 1941 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9842 | 6782 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1003 | 847 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4619 | 3304 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3408 | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.89 | 16.222 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 67.345 | 150.937 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.902 | 0.803 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.296 | 5.424 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 9.661 | 42.091 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1889 | 1711 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4214 | 3432 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 6457 | 6055 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1889 | 1711 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4214 | 3432 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 6457 | 6055 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-8750H | Intel Core i7-6820HQ | |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 1 March 2018 | 1 September 2015 |
| Place in performance rating | 1092 | 1094 |
| Price now | $395 | |
| Processor Number | i7-8750H | i7-6820HQ |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 9.32 | |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $378 | |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.20 GHz | 2.70 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| Die size | 149 mm | 122 mm |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 9 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 | 4.10 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 8 |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.8 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E9B | 0x191B |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.10 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 | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.05 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@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | 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 | 35 W |
| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm x 28mm | 42mm x 28mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1440 | FCBGA1440 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt | 45 Watt |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | 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) | ||

