Intel Core i7-7820HQ vs Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7820HQ or Intel Core i7-7820HQ – 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 i7-7820HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7820HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-7820HQ Name Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Xeon E3
7 Generation 6
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Xeon E3 v6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7820HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820HQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7820HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7820HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 Xeon E3-1505M v6 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6 uses the Intel HD Graphics P630, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics P630
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 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 / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
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 38.4 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 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

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 i7-7820HQ 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 Xeon E3-1505M v6 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
-- 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
Kaby Lake H Architecture Kaby Lake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 434 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
15105
15105
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
14723
14723

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4365
4365
Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3780
3780

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v6
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1382
1382
Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1214
1214