Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 vs Intel Core i7-6820HQ

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Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 – 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 Xeon E3-1575M v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
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.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 Name Intel Core i7-6820HQ
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core i7
5 Generation 6
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Core i 6000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
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.
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 3.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2015
12.0 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Pro Graphics P580 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
576 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
72 Execution units 24
9 Generation 9
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 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 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
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 34.1 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
Yes ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

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

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5 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 i7-6820HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q1/2016 Release date Q3/2015
-- 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 S Architecture Skylake H
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
1207 $ Release price --
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 Xeon E3-1575M v5
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
14893
14893
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
13643
13643

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
4524
4524
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3679
3679

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1575M v5
4C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1369
1369
Intel Core i7-6820HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
1096
1096