Intel Core i9-9880H vs Intel Core i7-6822EQ

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Intel Core i9-9880H or Intel Core i9-9880H – 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 i9-9880H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9880H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6822EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6822EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
9 Generation 6
Intel Core i9-9880H Name Intel Core i7-6822EQ
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Core i 6000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-9880H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9880H is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-6822EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6822EQ is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
No Overclocking No
16 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8 CPU Cores 4
4.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-9880H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-9880H uses the Intel UHD 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 Core i7-6822EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6822EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
192 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
Q4/2017 Release date Q3/2015
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

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.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 25 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-9880H 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6822EQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 14 nm
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Skylake H
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2015
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
550 $ Release price 378 $