i7-6700HQ vs i7-4960HQ

VS

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4960HQ
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 47 Watt
4.00
Core i7-6700HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.10
+2.5%

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i7-4960HQ by a minimal 2% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14281405
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency8.058.62
Architecture codenameCrystalwell (2013−2014)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date20 July 2013 (11 years ago)1 September 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$657$378

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate5 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplier2626
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache1 MB1 MB
L3 cache6 MB6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size264 mm2122 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1364FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)47 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Smart Responseno data+
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200Intel HD Graphics 530
Max video memory2 GB64 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.05 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVIno data+
VGA+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.43840x2160@30Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGA2880x1800@60HzN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212
OpenGL4.34.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ.

PCIe version33.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-4960HQ 4.00
i7-6700HQ 4.10
+2.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-4960HQ 6351
i7-6700HQ 6519
+2.6%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-4960HQ 1117
+1.7%
i7-6700HQ 1098

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-4960HQ 3676
+6.8%
i7-6700HQ 3442

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-4960HQ 632
i7-6700HQ 676
+7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.00 4.10
Integrated graphics card 3.07 2.60
Recency 20 July 2013 1 September 2015
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 47 Watt 45 Watt

i7-4960HQ has 18.1% faster integrated GPU.

i7-6700HQ, on the other hand, has a 2.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 4.4% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-4960HQ and Core i7-6700HQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

Vote for your favorite

Do you think we are right or mistaken in our choice? Vote by clicking "Like" button near your favorite CPU.


Intel Core i7-4960HQ
Core i7-4960HQ
Intel Core i7-6700HQ
Core i7-6700HQ

Similar processor comparisons

We picked several similar comparisons of processors in the same market segment and performance relatively close to those reviewed on this page.

Community ratings

Here you can see how users rate the processors, as well as rate them yourself.


3.3 7 votes

Rate Core i7-4960HQ on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
3.9 745 votes

Rate Core i7-6700HQ on a scale of 1 to 5:

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

Questions & comments

Here you can ask a question about Core i7-4960HQ or Core i7-6700HQ, agree or disagree with our judgements, or report an error or mismatch.