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Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz

Explore Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.0/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6719 and a single-thread rating of 1926. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark6,719
4,268 samples
Single Thread1,926
Overall rank#2,184
of 6,054
Reference price—

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.0Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.7 GHz and boosts up to 3.6 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 6719 and a single-thread rating of 1926. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz is a Laptop released in 2015. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 6,719 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 6,719 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,926 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCBGA1440. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR4-2133. The 45 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.60 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 6,719 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz?

Start with FCBGA1440 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 45 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

02AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GEAMD6,730 points
03Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHzThis CPU6,719 points
04Fabrikams XY9 @ 3.15 GHzUnknown6,715 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 3700CAMD6,714 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 7 3700CAMD2,141 points
02AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GEAMD2,116 points
04Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHzThis CPU1,926 points
05Fabrikams XY9 @ 3.15 GHzUnknown1,885 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 7 3700CAMD447.6 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GEAMD192.3 Mark/W
03Intel Core i7-6820HQ @ 2.70GHzThis CPU149.3 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
92,056.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
2,313.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
5,932.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
25.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
13,068.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
21,263.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
516.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
11,796.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2015
SocketFCBGA1440
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.70 GHz
Max turbo3.60 GHz
TDP45 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / LPDDR3
Official speedDDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866
Maximum capacity64 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I4 x 32 KB
L1D4 x 32 KB
L24 x 256 KB
L38 MB