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Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz

Explore Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
5.2/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7200 and a single-thread rating of 2045. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

CPU Mark7,200
512 samples
Single Thread2,045
Overall rank#2,095
of 6,054
Reference price$568.00

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
5.2Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz is a Laptop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads. It runs at 2.9 GHz and boosts up to 3.8 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 7200 and a single-thread rating of 2045. Its stated TDP is 45 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz is a Laptop released in 2016. Recorded specifications include 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 7,200 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 7,200 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 2,045 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 i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 4 cores and 8 threads, up to 3.80 GHz turbo, a 45 W reference TDP, a 7,200 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz 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 i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz?

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 i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHz 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.

01AMD Ryzen 5 3580UAMD7,228 points
03Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHzThis CPU7,200 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700UAMD7,172 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

03Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHzThis CPU2,045 points
04AMD Ryzen 5 3580UAMD1,947 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700UAMD1,942 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Ryzen 5 3580UAMD481.9 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700UAMD478.1 Mark/W
04Intel Core i7-6920HQ @ 2.90GHzThis CPU160.0 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
100,099.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
2,538.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
6,034.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
27.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
13,733.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
22,758.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
555.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
12,563.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2016
SocketFCBGA1440
Cores / threads4 / 8
Base clock2.90 GHz
Max turbo3.80 GHz
TDP45 W
Integrated graphicsIntel HD Graphics 530

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