Intel Core i7-7820HK vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7820HK or Intel Core i7-7820HK – 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 i7-7820HK 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 i7-7820HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i7-7700HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i 7000H Group Intel Core i 7000H
7 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-7820HK Name Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7820HK has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7820HK is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-7700HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7700HQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7820HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7820HK 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 Core i7-7700HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7700HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 630
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1866, DDR4-2400
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
38.4 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7820HK 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 i7-7700HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2017 Release date Q1/2017
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Kaby Lake H Architecture Kaby Lake H
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820HK
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
15105
15105
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14668
14668

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820HK
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3982
3982
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3324
3324

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820HK
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
3956
3956
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3689
3689

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820HK
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1948
1948
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1760
1760

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820HK
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1801
1801
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1701
1701

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7820HK
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
1264
1264
Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1178
1178

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-7700HQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
506.8
506.8
Intel Core i7-7820HK
4C 8T @ 2.9 GHz
481.3
481.3