i5-3475S vs i7-6700HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.10
+52.4%
Core i5-3475S
2012
4 cores / 4 threads, 65 Watt
2.69

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i5-3475S by an impressive 52% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14021711
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data0.41
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.583.90
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)1 June 2012 (12 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$219

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S 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)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size122 mm2160 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data69 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1155
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S. 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® AVX
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDIno data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-6700HQ 4.10
+52.4%
i5-3475S 2.69

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.

i7-6700HQ 6519
+52.6%
i5-3475S 4272

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.

i7-6700HQ 1098
+81.8%
i5-3475S 604

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.

i7-6700HQ 3445
+102%
i5-3475S 1703

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.10 2.69
Integrated graphics card 2.60 1.18
Recency 1 September 2015 1 June 2012
Threads 8 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 65 Watt

i7-6700HQ has a 52.4% higher aggregate performance score, 120.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6700HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3475S in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-6700HQ is a notebook processor while Core i5-3475S is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-3475S, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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