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Intel Core i7-6920HQ

Intel 6920HQ

The Intel Core i7-6920HQ is a high-end quad-core processor for notebooks. It's the top-model of the Skylake series and has been presented in September 2015. In addition to four CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 2.9 - 3.8 GHz (4 cores: max. 3.4 GHz, 2 cores: max. 3.6 GHz), the chip also integrates an HD Graphics 530 GPU and a dual-channel DDR4-2133/DDR3L-1600 memory controller. The CPU is manufactured using a 14 nm process with FinFET transistors.

Architecture

Skylake replaces both Haswell and Broadwell and brings the same microarchitecture in every TDP class from 4.5 to 45 W. The extensive improvements of the Skylake design include increased out-of-order buffers, optimized prefetching and branch prediction as well as additional performance gains through Hyper-Threading. Overall, however, performance per clock has been increased by only 5 to 10 percent (compared to Haswell) respectively under 5 percent (compard to Broadwell), which is quite modest for a new architecture ("Tock").

Performance

According to the specified clock rates and the improved architecture, the Core i7-6920HQ should perform roughly on par with the former, slightly higher clocked Core i7-4910MQ (Haswell). Under long-lasting full load, the Skylake chip might take the lead, as the advanced 14 nm process leads to a higher energy efficiency and reduces throttling.

Even the most demanding applications and excessive multitasking are handled easily.

Graphics

The integrated graphics unit called HD Graphics 530 represents the "GT2" version of the Skylake GPU (Intel Gen. 9). The 24 Execution Units, also called EUs, are clocked at 350 - 1050 MHz and offer a performance about 20 percent above the old HD Graphics 4600. Games of 2015 can thus be played smoothly in low or medium settings. For more information about performance and features, check our page for the HD Graphics 530.

Power Consumption

Specified at a TDP of 45 W (including CPU, GPU and memory controller), the Core i7-6920HQ is best suited for bigger notebooks 15-inches in size and above. Optionally, the TDP can be lowered to 35 watts (cTDP down), reducing both heat dissipation and performance.

SeriesIntel Core i7
CodenameSkylake

Series: Core i7 Skylake

Intel Core i7-6920HQ « 2.9 - 3.8 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6970HQ compare2.8 - 3.7 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6870HQ compare2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6820HK compare2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6820HQ compare2.7 - 3.6 GHz4 / 8 cores8 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6770HQ compare2.6 - 3.5 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6700HQ compare2.6 - 3.5 GHz4 / 8 cores6 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6567U compare3.3 - 3.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6600U compare2.6 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6650U compare2.2 - 3.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6560U compare2.2 - 3.2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core i7-6500U compare2.5 - 3.1 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Clock Rate2900 - 3800 MHz
Level 1 Cache256 KB
Level 2 Cache1 MB
Level 3 Cache8 MB
Number of Cores / Threads4 / 8
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)45 Watt
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
Die Size122 mm2
Max. Temperature100 °C
SocketBGA
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI, vPro, TXT
GPUIntel HD Graphics 530 (350 - 1050 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Announcement Date09/01/2015
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 156     avg: 159.5     median: 159.5 (48%)     max: 163 Points
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Reviews for the Intel Core i7-6920HQ processor

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Late 2016 2.9 GHz, 460) Notebook Review

Apple MacBook Pro 15 (Late 2016 2.9 GHz, 460) Notebook Review

Top specification. We have already reviewed the entry-level of the new Apple MacBook Pro 15. Our test sample today is the high-end SKU, and the graphics card A...
Intel Core i7-6920HQ | AMD Radeon Pro 460 | 15.40" | 1.8 kg

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.9 GHz, 460): AMD Radeon Pro 460, 15.40", 1.8 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.9 GHz, 460)

MSI GT83VR-6RF-028UK: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 18.40", 4.5 kg
  External Review » MSI GT83VR-6RF-028UK

MSI GT83VR 6RF Titan SLI: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop), 18.40", 4.5 kg
  External Review » MSI GT83VR 6RF Titan Sli

MSI GT83VR-6RF-64SR451: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (Laptop), 18.40", 4.5 kg
  External Review » MSI GT83VR-6RF-64SR451

MSI WT72 6QN-229UK: NVIDIA Quadro M5500, 17.30", 3.9 kg
  External Review » MSI WT72 6QN-229UK

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+ Intel Core i7-1180G7
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+ AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U
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+ Intel Core i7-4940MX
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+ Intel Core i7-7820HQ
   4x 2.9 GHz - 3.9 GHz
+ Intel Core i7-7820HK
   4x 2.9 GHz - 3.9 GHz
» Intel Core i7-6920HQ
   4x 2.9 GHz - 3.8 GHz
- Intel Xeon E3-1545M v5
   4x 2.9 GHz - 3.8 GHz
- Intel Core i7-5950HQ
   4x 2.9 GHz - 3.8 GHz
- Intel Core i7-4930MX
   4x 3 GHz - 3.9 GHz
- Intel Xeon E3-1535M v5
   4x 2.9 GHz - 3.8 GHz
- Intel Core i7-6970HQ
   4x 2.8 GHz - 3.7 GHz
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Klaus Hinum, 2015-08-31 (Update: 2015-09- 2)