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Intel Core i7-6820HK Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2023-04-04

The Intel Core i7-6820HK is a 4 core processor. It can handle 8 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q3/2015. The Intel Core i7-6820HK is based on the 6. generation of the Intel Core i7 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1440. The Intel Core i7-6820HK scores 931 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 3,477 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i7-6820HK
Family:	Intel Core i7 (300)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 6000H (15)
Architecture:	Skylake H
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	6
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	Intel Core i7-7820HK

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 4 CPU cores of the Intel Core i7-6820HK clock with 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz). The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	4 / 8
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	4x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	2.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency (4 Cores):	3.20 GHz

NPU AI performance

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.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 530, the Intel Core i7-6820HK has an build in graphic solution. It has 24 SM processors, which have a total of 192 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 530
GPU frequency:	0.35 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.05 GHz
Compute units:	24
Shader:	192
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q3/2015

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	9
Direct X:	12
Technology:	14 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	32 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	Decode
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	Decode / Encode
VP9:	Decode

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode / Encode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i7-6820HK supports up to 64 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s.

DDR4-2133	34.1 GB/s
Max. Memory:	64 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 20
PCIe Bandwidth:	19.7 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i7-6820HK has a TDP of 45 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	45 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6820HK has a 8.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1440
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	8.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q3/2015
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i7-6820HK
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz (3.60 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-6820HK have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-5950HQ 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	1180
	Intel Core i7-7500U 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	1178
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	1178
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	1173
	Intel Core i7-6920HQ 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	1173
	Intel Core i5-10210U 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1172
	Intel Core i5-8259U 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	1167

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i7-6820EQ 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	3588
	Intel Core i7-4750HQ 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	3587
	Intel Core i7-8650U 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	3564
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	3556
	Intel Core i5-7440HQ 4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	3541
	Intel Core i5-10210U 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	3540
	Intel Core i7-4710MQ 4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz	3517

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-7287U 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	945
	Intel Core i7-4980HQ 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	943
	AMD Athlon Gold 7220U 2C 4T @ 3.70 GHz	934
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	931
	AMD Athlon 240GE 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	930
	Intel Core i7-7820HQ 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	928
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	928

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i5-1035G7 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	3499
	Intel Core i7-10610U 4C 8T @ 1.80 GHz	3486
	Intel Core i3-1305U 5C 6T @ 1.60 GHz	3481
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	3477
	Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4C 8T @ 2.50 GHz	3467
	Intel Core i7-4930MX 4C 8T @ 3.90 GHz	3452
	Intel Core i5-1035G4 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	3420

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i5-8210Y Intel UHD Graphics 617 @ 1.05 GHz	403
	Intel Core i5-8310Y Intel UHD Graphics 617 @ 1.05 GHz	403
	Intel Core i5-8365UE Intel UHD Graphics 620 @ 1.05 GHz	403
	Intel Core i7-6820HK Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.05 GHz	403
	Intel Core i5-10500H Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.05 GHz	403
	Intel Core i5-10200H Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.05 GHz	403
	Intel Core i5-9300H Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.05 GHz	403

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD Ryzen 7 2700U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	7004
	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	7004
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	6955
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	6942
	Intel Core i7-10610U 4C 8T @ 1.80 GHz	6903
	Intel Core i5-8305G 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	6884
	Intel Core i7-5850HQ 4C 8T @ 3.30 GHz	6855

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i5-8365U 4C 8T @ 1.60 GHz	1853
	Intel Core i5-8300H 4C 8T @ 2.30 GHz	1833
	Intel Core i5-8350U 4C 8T @ 1.70 GHz	1821
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz	1802
	Intel Core i7-3940XM 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	1790
	Intel Core i7-7700HQ 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	1760
	Intel Core i7-8650U 4C 8T @ 1.90 GHz	1758

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i3-8109U 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	153
	Intel Core i5-7360U 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	153
	Intel Core i7-6567U 2C 4T @ 3.60 GHz	153
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	152
	Intel Core i7-6820HQ 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	152
	Intel Core i5-6287U 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	149
	Intel Core i7-7500U 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	149

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 7 3700U 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	701
	AMD Ryzen 7 3780U 4C 8T @ 3.50 GHz	701
	Intel Core i7-4980HQ 4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz	695
	Intel Core i7-6820HK 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	694
	Intel Core i7-6820HQ 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	694
	Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	692
	Intel Core i7-6770HQ 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	692

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,857 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,792 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,506 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,474 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,132 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,446 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
742 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,108 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,104 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

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