i7-6820HQ vs i7-980X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-980X
2010
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
4.30
+0.2%
Core i7-6820HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.29

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking13681372
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.24no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Power efficiency3.139.02
Architecture codenameGulftown (2010−2011)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date16 March 2010 (14 years ago)1 September 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$959$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.33 GHz2.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus typeno dataDMI 3.0
Bus rate6.4 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data27
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache12 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size239 mm2122 mm2
Maximum core temperature68 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1,170 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ 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)
SocketFCLGA1366FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Responseno data+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data

Security technologies

Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-dno data+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size24 GB64 GB
Max memory channels32
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 530
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.05 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanesno data16

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.

i7-980X 4.30
+0.2%
i7-6820HQ 4.29

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.

i7-980X 6826
+0.2%
i7-6820HQ 6811

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.

i7-980X 551
i7-6820HQ 1120
+103%

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.

i7-980X 2588
i7-6820HQ 3487
+34.7%

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-980X 7930
+4.9%
i7-6820HQ 7560

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.30 4.29
Recency 16 March 2010 1 September 2015
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 45 Watt

i7-980X has a 0.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i7-6820HQ, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 188.9% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ.

Note that Core i7-980X is a desktop processor while Core i7-6820HQ is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-980X and Core i7-6820HQ, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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