Intel Core i7-6970HQ vs Intel Pentium 3561Y

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-6970HQ and the Intel Pentium 3561Y 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 Intel Pentium 3561Y which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2013.

The 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 Intel Pentium 3561Y clocks with 1.20 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

The 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.

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.

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.

Up to 64 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-6970HQ, while the Intel Pentium 3561Y supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Intel Pentium 3561Y is 11.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 8.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Pentium 3561Y is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm.