Intel Core i7-7820EQ vs Intel Pentium 3556U

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Intel Core i7-7820EQ or Intel Core i7-7820EQ – 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 i7-7820EQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7820EQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Pentium 3556U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium 3556U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i7-7820EQ Name Intel Pentium 3556U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Pentium 3000
7 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820EQ is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Pentium 3556U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium 3556U is 1.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
8 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.0 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7820EQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, 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 Pentium 3556U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium 3556U uses the Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1), which has 80 texture shaders
and 10 execution units.
24 Execution units 10
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation 7.5
12 Direct X 11.1
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2012
14 nm Technology 22 nm
192 Shaders 80
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Haswell GT1)
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 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 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 38.4 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, LPDDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1333
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

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 15 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7820EQ 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 Pentium 3556U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1168
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q1/2017 Release date Q3/2013
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
378 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Kaby Lake H Architecture Haswell U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2