Intel Core i7-6700HQ vs Intel Core i7-9750HF

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Intel Core i7-6700HQ or Intel Core i7-6700HQ – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-6700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9750HF features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9750HF, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6700HQ Name Intel Core i7-9750HF
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 9
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Core i 9000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700HQ is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-9750HF has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9750HF is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 Threads 12
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 6
4x Cores 6x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-9750HF does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2666
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6700HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9750HF is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake H Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price 390 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6912
6912
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
4193
4193

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5844
5844
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
3022
3022

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
3894
3894

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5149
5149
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
3079
3079

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2898
2898
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1725
1725

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2653
2653
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1651
1651

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
1128
1128

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1182
1182
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
692
692

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1113
1113
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
896
896

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.6 GHz
540.3
540.3
Intel Core i7-9750HF
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
307
307