Intel Core i7-6820HQ
The Intel Core i7-6820HQ 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.
Compared to the very similar Core i7-6820HK , the Core i7-6820HQ supports additional administration and security features like Intel vPro and TXT, but lacks the unlocked multiplier for OC.
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
Thanks to the improved architecture, the Core i7-6820HQ 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.
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.
Series Intel Core i7 Codename Skylake Series: Core i7 Skylake Clock Rate 2700 - 3600 MHz Level 1 Cache 256 KB Level 2 Cache 1 MB Level 3 Cache 8 MB Number of Cores / Threads 4 / 8 Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) 45 Watt Manufacturing Technology 14 nm Die Size 122 mm2 Max. Temperature 100 °C Socket BGA Features Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600/DDR4-2133 Memory Controller, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI, vPro, TXT GPU Intel HD Graphics 530 (350 - 1050 MHz)64 Bit 64 Bit support Architecture x86 Starting Price $378 U.S. Announcement Date 09/01/2015 Product Link (external) ark.intel.com
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Lenovo ThinkPad P70-20ER003NGE : NVIDIA Quadro M600M, 17.30", 3.3 kg
External Review » Lenovo ThinkPad P70-20ER003NGE
Dell Precision 15 5510-3MH3G : NVIDIA Quadro M1000M, 15.60", 1.8 kg
External Review » Dell Precision 15 5510-3MH3G
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455) : AMD Radeon Pro 455, 15.40", 1.8 kg
External Review » Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455)
Lenovo IdeaPad Y900-17ISK-80Q1004QGE : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, 17.30", 4.6 kg
External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad Y900-17ISK-80Q1004QGE
MSI GT83VR 6RF-011ES TITAN SLI : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Mobile, 18.40", 5.5 kg
External Review » MSI GT83VR 6RF-011ES TITAN SLI
HP ZBook 17 G3-T7V64ET : NVIDIA Quadro M3000M, 17.30", 3.3 kg
External Review » HP ZBook 17 G3-T7V64ET
HP ZBook Studio G3 : NVIDIA Quadro M1000M, 15.60", 2.1 kg
External Review » HP ZBook Studio G3
Lenovo ThinkPad P70 : NVIDIA Quadro M3000M, 17.30", 3.6 kg
External Review » Lenovo ThinkPad P70
Lenovo ThinkPad P50 : NVIDIA Quadro M2000M, 15.60", 2.6 kg
External Review » Lenovo ThinkPad P50
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