Intel Core i7-6820EQ

Intel Core i7-6820EQ
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i7-6820EQ was once a notable processor of its generation. It is based on the efficient Skylake H architecture, known for its balanced performance and reliability. Manufacturing using the modern 14-nanometer process enabled very good energy efficiency. At the time, this represented an advanced production step and contributed to its appeal.

Particularly noteworthy is the integrated Intel HD Graphics 530. This graphics unit offered sufficient performance for everyday applications and mastered basic multimedia tasks effortlessly. With its 8 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor could process data quickly. This contributed to the overall responsive operation, which benefited users.

We remember this CPU as a reliable choice for many systems. It often found use in embedded systems and mobile workstations, where stability was required. The Intel Core i7-6820EQ provided a solid foundation for computing experiences for years. Its reliability was a strong argument for numerous applications.

It represented a successful compromise between computing power and energy consumption.
  • Architecture: Skylake H
  • Manufacturing: 14 nm
  • Integrated Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530
  • Cache: 8 MB Level 3

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 455 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 430 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Processor N95
4C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,158
Intel Core i5-7287U
2C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,154
Intel Core i7-6820EQ
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
1,151
Intel Core i3-8130U
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
1,141
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
1,128
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 3 5400U
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
3,600
AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5450U
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
3,600
Intel Core i7-6820EQ
4C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
3,588
Intel Core i7-4750HQ
4C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
3,587
Intel Core i7-8650U
4C / 8T · 2.60 GHz
3,564
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-7600U
2C / 4T · 3.90 GHz
928
Intel Core i7-7820HQ
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
928
Intel Core i7-6820EQ
4C / 8T · 3.50 GHz
926
Intel Core i5-8260U
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
923
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C / 4T · 4.20 GHz
923
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-4940MX
4C / 8T · 3.90 GHz
3,538
Intel Core i5-8400H
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
3,534
Intel Core i7-6820EQ
4C / 8T · 2.80 GHz
3,514
Intel Core i5-1035G7
4C / 8T · 3.30 GHz
3,499
Intel Core i7-10610U
4C / 8T · 1.80 GHz
3,486
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i7-13650HX
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (16 EU)
397
Nintendo Switch
NVIDIA Tegra X1 (Maxwell)
393
Intel Core i7-6820EQ
Intel HD Graphics 530
384
AMD Athlon Gold 7220U
AMD Radeon 610M
383
AMD Ryzen 3 7320U
AMD Radeon 610M
383

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i7 (300)
CPU groupIntel Core i 6000H (15)
ArchitectureSkylake H
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1440
Generation6
Predecessor
SuccessorIntel Core i7-7820EQ
Q1/2017

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads4 / 8
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 4x
Frequency: 2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache8.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 530
GPU frequency0.35 - 1.00 GHz
CUs / Shader24 / 192
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory32 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ3/2015

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR3-1866
DDR4-2133
DDR3L-1600
29.9 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory64 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth19.7 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP45 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ4/2015
Release price378 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i7-6820EQ
Intel Core i7-6820EQ
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