Intel Core i7-6970HQ vs Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0)

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 Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

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 Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 3.6 GB/s enabled.

The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) is 7 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 Raspberry Pi 3 B+ (Broadcom BCM2837B0) is at 0.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 40 nm.