Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Apple M1 (7-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-6970HQ and the Apple M1 (7-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-6970HQ 4 core processor released in Q1/2016 with the Apple M1 (7-GPU) which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Apple M series (25) |
Intel Core i 6000H (15) | CPU group | Apple M1 (9) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake H | Architecture | M1 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6970HQ is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple M1 (7-GPU) clocks with 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz) | A-Core | 0.60 GHz (3.20 GHz) 4x Firestorm |
-- | B-Core | 0.60 GHz (2.06 GHz) 4x Icestorm |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 11 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.39 GHz |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
9 | GPU Generation | 1 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 2 |
72 | Compute units | 112 |
576 | Shader | 896 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 8 GB |
12.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GPU | Apple M1 (7 Core) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-6970HQ, while the Apple M1 (7-GPU) supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 68.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | -- |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-6970HQ has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Apple M1 (7-GPU) is 18 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 18 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 25 W |
35 W | TDP down | 10 W |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple M1 (7-GPU) is at 16.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Characteristic | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8.5-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | Rosetta 2 x86-Emulation |
BGA 1440 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | Apple Virtualization Framework |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | macOS |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q4/2020 |
623 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 @ 1.05 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
Apple M1 (7 Core) @ 1.30 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
7,759 CB R23 MC @ 18 W |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple M1 (7-GPU)
8C 8T @ 0.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Apple M1 (7-GPU) |
Unknown | Unknown |