Intel Core i7-6970HQ Benchmark, Test and specs
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The Intel Core i7-6970HQ was released in Q1/2016 and has 4 cores. The processor can process 8 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 1440.
| Name: | Intel Core i7-6970HQ |
|---|---|
| Family: | Intel Core i7 (298) |
| CPU group: | Intel Core i 6000H (15) |
| Architecture: | Skylake H |
| Segment: | Mobile |
| Generation: | 6 |
| Predecessor: | -- |
| Successor: | -- |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6970HQ is 2.80 GHz (3.70 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.
| CPU Cores / Threads: | 4 / 8 |
|---|---|
| Core architecture: | normal |
| Cores: | 4x |
| Hyperthreading / SMT: | Yes |
|---|---|
| Overclocking: | No |
| Frequency: | 2.80 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (1 Core): | 3.70 GHz |
| Turbo Frequency (4 Cores): | 3.30 GHz |
Internal Graphics
The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 installed, which has 72 streaming multiprocessors (576 shaders).
| GPU name: | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 |
|---|---|
| GPU frequency: | 0.35 GHz |
| GPU (Turbo): | 1.05 GHz |
| Compute units: | 72 |
| Shader: | 576 |
| Hardware Raytracing: | No |
| Release date: | Q3/2015 |
| Max. displays: | 3 |
|---|---|
| Generation: | 9 |
| Direct X: | 12.0 |
| Technology: | 14 nm |
| Max. GPU Memory: | 32 GB |
| Frame Generation: | No |
Hardware codec support
Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.
| 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 & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-6970HQ supports a maximum of 64 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 34.1 GB/s. |
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| Memory type: | Memory bandwidth: |
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| 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 ManagementThe Intel Core i7-6970HQ has a TDP of 45 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor. |
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|---|---|
| TDP (PL1 / PBP): | 45 W |
| TDP (PL2): | -- |
| TDP up: | -- |
| TDP down: | 35 W |
| Tjunction max.: | 100 °C |
Technical details
Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i7-6970HQ is made in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache.
| 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: | Q1/2016 |
| Release price: | 623 $ |
| Part Number: | -- |
| Documents: | Technical data sheet |
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