Intel Core i5-670 vs Intel Core i7-6920HQ

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Intel Core i5-670 or Intel Core i5-670 – 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 Core i5-670 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-670, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6920HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 600 Group Intel Core i 6000H
1 Generation 6
Intel Core i5-670 Name Intel Core i7-6920HQ
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-670 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-670 is 3.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.73 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6920HQ is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
3.73 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
3.46 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
4 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-670 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-670 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 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 i7-6920HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6920HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2015
5 Generation 9
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
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12 Execution units 24
24 Shaders 192
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
32 nm Technology 14 nm
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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.
-- Tjunction max --
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-670 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6920HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
305 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2015
Clarkdale Architecture Skylake H
LGA 1156 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
32 nm Technology 14 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB