Intel Core i7-6820HQ vs Intel Core i7-5950HQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-6820HQ or Intel Core i7-6820HQ – 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 i7-6820HQ 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 i7-6820HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5950HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5950HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6820HQ Name Intel Core i7-5950HQ
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
6 Generation 5
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Core i 5000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6820HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6820HQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-5950HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5950HQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6820HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6820HQ 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 i7-5950HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5950HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 384
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 48
9 Generation 8
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6820HQ 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-5950HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2015
-- 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 Broadwell H
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1364
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 550 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
15022
15022
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
13643
13643

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
4817
4817
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3299
3299

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3685
3685
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3679
3679

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5950HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1180
1180
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
1096
1096