Intel Core i7-6822EQ vs Intel Core i3-2105

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Intel Core i7-6822EQ or Intel Core i7-6822EQ – 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 i7-6822EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6822EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2105 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2105, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
6 Generation 2
Intel Core i 6000H Group Intel Core i 2000
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i3
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6822EQ Name Intel Core i3-2105
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6822EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6822EQ is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-2105 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2105 is 3.1 GHz
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.0 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6822EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6822EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-2105 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2105 uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
192 Shaders 96
24 Execution units 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
14 nm Technology 32 nm
9 Generation 6
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2011
12 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 65 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6822EQ 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2105 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1155
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
378 $ Release price 134 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Part Number --
Skylake H Architecture Sandy Bridge S
8.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)