Intel Celeron G3930T vs Intel Core i7-6870HQ

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Intel Celeron G3930T or Intel Celeron G3930T – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Celeron G3930T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron G3930T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6870HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6870HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Celeron G3000 6. Gen. Group Intel Core i 6000H
6 Generation 6
Intel Celeron G3930T Name Intel Core i7-6870HQ
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Celeron Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Celeron G3930T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron G3930T is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Core i7-6870HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6870HQ is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2 Threads 8
None None 3.2 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Celeron G3930T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron G3930T uses the Intel HD Graphics 610, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6870HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6870HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12.0
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Execution units 72
Q3/2016 Release date Q3/2015
Intel HD Graphics 610 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580
96 Shaders 576
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9.5 Generation 9
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
None TDP down 35 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Celeron G3930T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6870HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2016
40 $ Release price 434 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
2.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake S Architecture Skylake H
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3679
3679
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1068
1068

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3299
3299
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
1350
1350

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6870HQ
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
1096
1096
Intel Celeron G3930T
2C 2T @ 2.7 GHz
588
588