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Intel Core i7-6820HK

Intel 6820HK

The Intel Core i7-6820HK is a quad-core processor based on the Skylake architecture, that has been launched in September 2015. In addition to four CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 2.7 - 3.6 GHz (4 cores: max. 3.2 GHz, 2 cores: max. 3.4 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.

Currently, the i7-6820HK is the only Skylake chip with an unlocked multiplier for easy overclocking (similar to previous Extreme Editions).

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

Tanks to the improved architecture, the Core i7-6820HK performs roughly on par with the former Core i7-4900MQ (Haswell) or the Core i7-5700HQ (Broadwell). Under long-lasting full load, the Skylake chip will take the lead over most of its Haswell-based predecessors, as the advanced 14 nm process leads to a higher energy efficiency and reduces throttling. If the 6820HK is overclocked (we've tested up to 4.0 GHz on all 4 cores), the performance will be even better.

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 CPU 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 (compare)2900 - 3800 MHz4 / 88 MB
Intel Core i7-6970HQ (compare)2800 - 3700 MHz4 / 88 MB
Intel Core i7-6870HQ (compare)2700 - 3600 MHz4 / 88 MB
» Intel Core i7-6820HK2700 - 3600 MHz4 / 88 MB
Intel Core i7-6820HQ (compare)2700 - 3600 MHz4 / 88 MB
Intel Core i7-6770HQ (compare)2600 - 3500 MHz4 / 86 MB
Intel Core i7-6700HQ (compare)2600 - 3500 MHz4 / 86 MB
Intel Core i7-6567U (compare)3300 - 3600 MHz2 / 44 MB
Intel Core i7-6600U (compare)2600 - 3400 MHz2 / 44 MB
Intel Core i7-6650U (compare)2200 - 3400 MHz2 / 44 MB
Intel Core i7-6560U (compare)2200 - 3200 MHz2 / 44 MB
Intel Core i7-6500U (compare)2500 - 3100 MHz2 / 44 MB
Clock Rate2700 - 3600 MHz
Level 1 Cache256 KB
Level 2 Cache1 MB
Level 3 Cache8 MB
Number of Cores / Threads4 / 8
Max. 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
GPUIntel HD Graphics 530 (350 - 1050 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Starting Price$378 U.S.
Announcement Date09/01/2015
Product Link (external)Intel Core i7 6820HK

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - CPU Multi 64Bit
min: 687     avg: 739.2     median: 709 (16%)     max: 836 Points
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Cinebench R15 - CPU Single 64Bit
min: 134     avg: 153.9     median: 152 (70%)     max: 172 Points
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Cinebench R11.5 - CPU Multi 64Bit
min: 7     avg: 8.1     median: 7 (21%)     max: 9 Points
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Cinebench R11.5 - CPU Single 64Bit
1.8 Points (88%)
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Cinebench R10 - Rendering Single 32Bit
min: 5559     avg: 5775.6     median: 5653 (62%)     max: 6405 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
min: 20910     avg: 21773.6     median: 21165 (43%)     max: 24966 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
min: 27271     avg: 27498     median: 27479 (36%)     max: 27762 Points
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Cinebench R10 - Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
min: 7217     avg: 7316     median: 7313 (71%)     max: 7421 Points
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wPrime 2.0x - 1024m *
min: 210     avg: 229.7     median: 224 (3%)     max: 296 seconds
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wPrime 2.0x - 32m *
min: 6     avg: 7.4     median: 7 (1%)     max: 9 seconds
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WinRAR - Result
min: 5314     avg: 5369.3     median: 5314 (62%)     max: 5480 KB/s
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - Pass 2
min: 43     avg: 45.1     median: 44 (1%)     max: 50 fps
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X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - Pass 1
min: 160     avg: 171.5     median: 165 (61%)     max: 190 fps
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TrueCrypt - Serpent Mean 100MB
0.4 GB/s (40%)
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TrueCrypt - Twofish Mean 100MB
0.7 GB/s (22%)
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TrueCrypt - AES Mean 100MB
min: 2     avg: 3.9     median: 3 (16%)     max: 4 GB/s
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3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 7234     avg: 7601.2     median: 7410 (50%)     max: 8697 Points
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Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 9     avg: 10     median: 10 (2%)     max: 10 Seconds
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Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 20     avg: 22.3     median: 22 (1%)     max: 23 Seconds
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Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 486     avg: 532.4     median: 535 (2%)     max: 572 Seconds
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3DMark Vantage - P CPU no PhysX 1280x1024
min: 26017     avg: 26255.7     median: 26272 (39%)     max: 26478 Points
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3DMark 11 - Performance Physics 1280x720
min: 8220     avg: 9611.8     median: 9468 (51%)     max: 10925 points
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3DMark - Ice Storm Standard Physics 1280x720
min: 43579     avg: 49275.5     median: 47533 (31%)     max: 58061 Points
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3DMark - Ice Storm Extreme Physics 1920x1080
min: 43592     avg: 49505.6     median: 47817 (57%)     max: 56227 Points
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3DMark - Ice Storm Unlimited Physics 1280x720 offscreen
min: 45688     avg: 49381.4     median: 47727 (55%)     max: 55770 Points
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3DMark - Cloud Gate Standard Physics 1280x720
min: 6663     avg: 7659.7     median: 7388 (19%)     max: 8824 Points
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3DMark - Fire Strike Physics 1920x1080
min: 9695     avg: 10671.8     median: 10219 (36%)     max: 12239 Points
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Geekbench 3 - 32 Bit Multi-Core Score
13486 Points (43%)
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Geekbench 3 - 32 Bit Single-Core Score
3819 Points (79%)
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Geekbench 3 - 64 Bit Multi-Core Score
14128 Points (38%)
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Geekbench 3 - 64 Bit Single-Core Score
3983 Points (81%)
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Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total Score *
min: 923     avg: 1121.9     median: 966 (2%)     max: 1631 ms
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Sunspider - 1.0 Total Score *
min: 65     avg: 78.8     median: 69 (1%)     max: 95 ms
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Octane V2 - Total Score
min: 16177     avg: 34770.5     median: 36903 (70%)     max: 44322 Points
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