Core i7-7820EQ

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-7820EQ

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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 i7-7820EQ based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,226 Rank: 681
Rank Name Score Visual
677 Core i7-4960X 5,233
+0.1%
678 Core i7-4770T 5,229
+0.1%
679 Ryzen 5 5500U 5,229
+0.1%
680 Ryzen 3 4300U 5,227
+0%
681 Core i7-7820EQ 5,226
682 Core i5-4690K 5,226
+0%
683 Core i3-9100 5,225
+-0%
684 Core i3-7100T 5,225
+-0%
685 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400GE 5,224
+-0%
686 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 5,224
+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-7820EQ based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,969 Rank: 658
Rank Name Score Visual
654 Core i7-8750H 4,983
+0.3%
655 Core i7-10750H 4,976
+0.1%
656 Ryzen 5 PRO 2400G 4,974
+0.1%
657 Core i7-4790S 4,972
+0.1%
658 Core i7-7820EQ 4,969
659 Xeon E3-1575M v5 4,968
+-0%
660 Xeon W3680 4,968
+-0%
661 Xeon E5-1620 0 4,963
-0.1%
662 Core i7-5775C 4,962
-0.1%
663 Xeon E3-1230 v6 4,961
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-7820EQ based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,398 Rank: 644
Rank Name Score Visual
640 Ryzen 5 4500U 5,400
+0%
641 Core i3-10110U 5,399
+0%
642 Pentium G3470 5,399
+0%
643 Xeon Gold 6138T 5,398
+0%
644 Core i7-7820EQ 5,398
645 Core i3-8300 5,398
+0%
646 Xeon E3-1225 v3 5,398
+0%
647 Xeon Silver 4310T 5,398
+0%
648 Core i7-6770HQ 5,395
-0.1%
649 Xeon E5-2687W 0 5,395
-0.1%

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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 i7-7820EQ based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,674 Rank: 745
Rank Name Score Visual
741 Ryzen 3 PRO 1300 4,675
+0%
742 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,675
+0%
743 Core i7-4930MX 4,675
+0%
744 Xeon X5660 4,675
+0%
745 Core i7-7820EQ 4,674
746 Core i7-6700T 4,674
+0%
747 Core i7-3770K 4,674
+0%
748 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,674
+0%
749 Core i3-9300T 4,673
+-0%
750 Core i3-9100F 4,673
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-7820EQ based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,666 Rank: 760
Rank Name Score Visual
756 Ryzen 3 2200G 4,668
+0%
757 Core i7-3940XM 4,668
+0%
758 Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G 4,667
+0%
759 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,667
+0%
760 Core i7-7820EQ 4,666
761 Core i7-4930MX 4,665
+-0%
762 Core i7-6770HQ 4,662
-0.1%
763 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 4,661
-0.1%
764 Xeon D-1622 4,661
-0.1%
765 Core i7-6820HQ 4,661
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-7820EQ based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,744 Rank: 657
Rank Name Score Visual
653 Ryzen 3 7330U 4,747
+0.1%
654 Core i5-7600 4,746
+0%
655 Core i3-8300 4,746
+0%
656 Xeon E3-1505M v6 4,745
+0%
657 Core i7-7820EQ 4,744
658 Core i5-1145G7 4,744
+0%
659 Xeon E-2104G 4,743
+-0%
660 Core i5-6600K 4,743
+-0%
661 Core i5-10400H 4,743
+-0%
662 Xeon E3-1276 v3 4,742
+-0%

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Core i7-7820EQ Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i7-7820EQ occupies a mid-tier position in the broader desktop and mobile processor landscape, representing a refined evolution of the Kaby Lake architecture. While not a flagship part, its inclusion in the i7-7800 series places it within Intel's mainstream mobile lineup, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency suitable for productivity, content creation, and light gaming. Released during the late 2017 wave of Intel's 7th-generation processors, the i7-7820EQ is now over six years old, which impacts its competitiveness against modern CPUs, particularly in single-core and memory-intensive workloads.

The processor is built on Intel's 14 nm process and features a quad-core, eight-thread design, leveraging simultaneous multithreading (SMT) to enhance multitasking capabilities. It operates at a base frequency of 3.1 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency of 3.7 GHz on a single core, dropping to 3.6 GHz on two cores, 3.5 GHz on three, and 3.4 GHz on all four. This turbo behavior reflects Intel's dynamic power management, allowing it to scale performance based on thermal and power headroom. With a TDP of 45 W, the i7-7820EQ is optimized for mobile platforms, offering efficiency that aligns with its 65 W nominal rating and 35 W lower power state.

Memory support includes DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133, with a maximum capacity of 64 GiB across two channels, delivering a peak memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. The processor features a robust cache hierarchy, including 0.25 MiB of L1 cache, 1 MiB of L2 cache, and an 8 MiB L3 cache, which helps reduce latency in data-intensive applications. Integrated graphics are handled by the HD Graphics 630, equipped with 24 execution units and a base frequency of 350 MHz, capable of reaching 1.0 GHz in burst mode. This GPU supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic multimedia and office tasks but lacks the power for modern gaming.

In benchmark evaluations, the i7-7820EQ achieves a Passmark Overall Score of 5226, ranking #681 among 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 5398 (#643) and a Multicore Score of 4969 (#658). These results place it behind contemporary mainstream processors like the Ryzen 5 5500U and Core i7-10750H, indicating that while it holds its own in multi-threaded applications, it trails significantly in single-core performance. The processor performs notably well in number crunching (Passmark Number Crunching: 4674, rank #745) and physics compute (4744, #657), suggesting it remains capable in compute-heavy workloads, though not competitive with high-end CPUs.

The i7-7820EQ supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including Intel Speed Shift, Turbo Boost 2.0, Enhanced SpeedStep, and Intel vPro, making it suitable for business and enterprise environments. It also includes robust security features such as Intel Trusted Execution Technology and Software Guard Extensions. However, its age and lack of support for newer instruction sets like AVX-512 limit its appeal in modern software ecosystems. Despite its aging architecture, the i7-7820EQ remains a viable option for users seeking a reliable, power-efficient mobile processor for general computing, though it is best suited for legacy systems or budget builds rather than cutting-edge performance.
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Intel Core i7-7820EQ

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-7820EQ
Family: Core
Series: i7-7800
Model Number: i7-7820EQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 3100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 31x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake H
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Package: FCBGA-1440
Chipset: Sunrise
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: 8 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: 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 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
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 SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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