Core i7-6700HQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-6700HQ

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-6700HQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,051 Rank: 829
Rank Name Score Visual
825 Pentium Gold G4620 5,055
+0.1%
826 Core i7-3770K 5,055
+0.1%
827 Core i3-8100T 5,054
+0.1%
828 Core i7-6820EQ 5,051
+0%
829 Core i7-6700HQ 5,051
830 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 5,050
+-0%
831 Xeon D-1531 5,050
+-0%
832 Core i7-4720HQ 5,050
+-0%
833 Ryzen 3 5300U 5,050
+-0%
834 Core i5-6440HQ 5,048
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-6700HQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,819 Rank: 821
Rank Name Score Visual
817 Xeon E3-1275 v5 4,820
+0%
818 Ryzen 5 7520U 4,820
+0%
819 Xeon W-2123 4,819
+0%
820 Pentium Gold G4600 4,819
+0%
821 Core i7-6700HQ 4,819
822 Core i5-7442EQ 4,819
+0%
823 Core i7-7820HQ 4,817
+-0%
824 Core i7-3920XM 4,815
-0.1%
825 Xeon W-2125 4,814
-0.1%
826 Xeon E5-2609 v4 4,813
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-6700HQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,206 Rank: 806
Rank Name Score Visual
802 Core i5-6267U 5,215
+0.2%
803 Xeon D-2146NT 5,213
+0.1%
804 Athlon Gold 7220U 5,209
+0.1%
805 Xeon E3-1220 v3 5,207
+0%
806 Core i7-6700HQ 5,206
807 Ryzen 5 2600H 5,204
+-0%
808 Xeon E5-4660 v4 5,199
-0.1%
809 Core i5-9400T 5,198
-0.2%
810 Xeon E5-2679 v4 5,197
-0.2%
811 Core i7-6820EQ 5,190
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-6700HQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,651 Rank: 817
Rank Name Score Visual
813 Ryzen 3 3200G 4,653
+0%
814 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U 4,652
+0%
815 Core i5-4590 4,652
+0%
816 Core i5-4570R 4,652
+0%
817 Core i7-6700HQ 4,651
818 Core i3-8100 4,651
+0%
819 Core i5-8365U 4,651
+0%
820 Xeon X5687 4,651
+0%
821 Core i5-10310U 4,651
+0%
822 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 4,650
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-6700HQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,656 Rank: 779
Rank Name Score Visual
775 Core i7-4910MQ 4,657
+0%
776 Core i7-3920XM 4,657
+0%
777 Core i7-2600 4,657
+0%
778 Core i3-9300 4,656
+0%
779 Core i7-6700HQ 4,656
780 Xeon E3-1240 4,656
+0%
781 Core i7-3740QM 4,656
+0%
782 Core i7-4980HQ 4,656
+0%
783 Xeon E3-1245 4,656
+0%
784 Xeon E-2124G 4,655
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-6700HQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,701 Rank: 734
Rank Name Score Visual
730 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,703
+0%
731 Core i7-1185GRE 4,703
+0%
732 Core i5-6500 4,702
+0%
733 Core i5-4690K 4,702
+0%
734 Core i7-6700HQ 4,701
735 Core i5-8305G 4,701
+0%
736 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,700
+-0%
737 Core i5-7400 4,699
+-0%
738 Core i3-9100T 4,698
-0.1%
739 Xeon E5-2603 v4 4,697
-0.1%

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Core i7-6700HQ Details

Built on Intel's Skylake microarchitecture and fabricated using a 14 nm process, the Core i7-6700HQ represents a mobile processor designed for high-performance laptops. Released in 2015, it is now over a decade old, placing it firmly in the category of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the i7-6700HQ was a significant step forward in mobile computing at the time, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency with a 45 W TDP and a BGA-1440 package. As of March 2026, it no longer competes with modern processors but remains relevant for understanding the evolution of mobile CPUs.

The processor features four cores and eight threads, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle multithreaded workloads efficiently. Base clock speed sits at 2.6 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.5 GHz on a single core, dropping to 3.3 GHz on two cores, 3.2 GHz on three, and 3.1 GHz on all four. This dynamic scaling ensures optimal performance while managing power consumption. The CPU includes a 6 MiB L3 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, with 0.125 MiB allocated to both L1 instruction and data caches. It supports DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, and LPDDR3-1866 memory types, with a maximum memory capacity of 64 GiB and a memory bandwidth of up to 31.79 GiB/s across two channels.

Integrated into the i7-6700HQ is Intel's HD Graphics 530, featuring 24 execution units capable of reaching a maximum frequency of 1.05 GHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and can handle light gaming and multimedia tasks. While not suitable for modern AAA titles, it provides acceptable performance for office applications, video playback, and basic graphic design. The processor supports a range of advanced technologies, including AVX, AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0, enhancing performance in both general and specialized workloads.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-6700HQ achieves an overall score of 5051, placing it at #828 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5206 ranks it at #806, indicating strong individual core performance, while its multicore score of 4819 places it at #819. This suggests that the CPU performs well in single-threaded applications but is outpaced by modern multi-core processors in heavily threaded workloads. When compared to contemporary CPUs, it trails behind in both single and multicore performance, with higher-end models like the Ryzen Threadripper 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K significantly outperforming it.

The i7-6700HQ’s strengths lie in its efficient power delivery and reliable performance for its time, making it suitable for older laptops that require a capable processor for productivity and light multimedia tasks. However, its age and lack of support for modern memory standards limit its relevance in today’s computing environment. For users needing a more modern platform, upgrading to a current-generation CPU is recommended. Still, the i7-6700HQ remains a notable example of Intel’s mobile processor design from the mid-2010s.
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Intel Core i7-6700HQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-6700HQ
Family: Core
Series: i7-6000
Model Number: i7-6700HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 26x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Package: FCBGA-1440
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $378.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 6 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-1866 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 530
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1050 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 122 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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