iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Intel Core i7-6970HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
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Intel Core i7-6970HQ or Intel Core i7-6970HQ – 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 i7-6970HQ 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 i7-6970HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Silver series. To use the Intel Xeon Silver 4215R, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket. |
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Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-6970HQ | Name | Intel Xeon Silver 4215R |
Intel Core i 6000H | Group | Intel Xeon Silver 4200 |
6 | Generation | 2 |
Intel Core i7 | Family | Intel Xeon Silver |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6970HQ is 2.8 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz. The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Silver 4215R is 3.2 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. |
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No | Overclocking | No |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | 4.0 GHz |
8 | Threads | 16 |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
4x | Cores | 8x |
2.8 GHz | Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4 | CPU Cores | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
3.3 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | 3.8 GHz |
Internal Graphics |
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The Intel Core i7-6970HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6970HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders and 72 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. The Intel Xeon Silver 4215R does not have integrated graphics. |
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0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
72 | Execution units | -- |
Q3/2015 | Release date | -- |
1.05 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
576 | Shaders | -- |
32.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
9 | Generation | -- |
12.0 | Direct X | -- |
14 nm | Technology | -- |
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | GPU name | |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI specifications | -- |
-- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
Decode | VP9 | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
Decode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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64.0 GB | Max. Memory | 1.0 TB |
DDR4-2133 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
pci | PCIe | pci |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
34.1 GB/s | Bandwidth | 115.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2 | Memory channels | 6 |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 130 W watts. |
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45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 130 W |
35 W | TDP down | None |
100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
Technical details |
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The Intel Core i7-6970HQ 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 Xeon Silver 4215R is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 11.0 MB cache. |
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Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 |
8.0 MB | L3-Cache | 11.0 MB |
Q1/2016 | Release date | Q1/2020 |
623 $ | Release price | 794 $ |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
-- | Part Number | -- |
BGA 1440 | Socket | LGA 3647 |
Skylake H | Architecture | Cascade Lake |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |