Ryzen 5 7600X3D vs i7-6822EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6822EQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 25 Watt
3.49
Ryzen 5 7600X3D
2024
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
16.28
+366%

Ryzen 5 7600X3D outperforms Core i7-6822EQ by a whopping 366% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1542410
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.4039.68
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency13.2123.70
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Raphael (2023−2024)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)30 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$299

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D has 9820% better value for money than i7-6822EQ.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speedno data4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache256 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm5 nm
Die size122 mm271 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data61 °C
Number of transistorsno data11,270 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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
Socketno dataAM5
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

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.

i7-6822EQ 3.49
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 16.28
+366%

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.

i7-6822EQ 5550
Ryzen 5 7600X3D 25867
+366%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 16.28
Integrated graphics card 2.60 1.98
Recency 12 October 2015 30 August 2024
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 5 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 65 Watt

i7-6822EQ has 31.3% faster integrated GPU, and 160% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 5 7600X3D, on the other hand, has a 366.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6822EQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-6822EQ is a notebook processor while Ryzen 5 7600X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6822EQ and Ryzen 5 7600X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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