Core i3-5005U vs Core i7-6700HQ

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Aggregated performance score

Core i7-6700HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads
4.16
+222%
Core i3-5005U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads
1.29

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 222% based on our aggregated benchmark results.

Primary Details

Comparing Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking12812147
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i3
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Broadwell-U (2015)
Release date1 September 2015 (8 years ago)1 March 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$275
Current price$604 (1.6x MSRP)$342 (1.2x MSRP)

Detailed Specifications

Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache256 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size122 mm282 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistorsno data1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U. 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® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP--
Smart Response++
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U 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 i3-5005U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 5500
Max video memory64 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz850 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/AN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i3-5005U.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1612

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 4.16
+222%
i3-5005U 1.29

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 222% based on our aggregated benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-6700HQ 6529
+223%
i3-5005U 2019

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 223% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-6700HQ 1087
+75.9%
i3-5005U 618

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 76% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-6700HQ 3417
+175%
i3-5005U 1241

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 175% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i7-6700HQ 5419
+73%
i3-5005U 3133

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 73% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i7-6700HQ 20190
+191%
i3-5005U 6927

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 191% in Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core.

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

Benchmark coverage: 19%

i7-6700HQ 7092
+161%
i3-5005U 2713

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 161% in 3DMark06 CPU.

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

Benchmark coverage: 18%

i7-6700HQ 7.7
+217%
i3-5005U 24.41

Core i3-5005U outperforms Core i7-6700HQ by 217% in wPrime 32.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i7-6700HQ 7
+227%
i3-5005U 2

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 227% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-6700HQ 676
+225%
i3-5005U 208

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 225% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-6700HQ 144
+75.6%
i3-5005U 82

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 76% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i7-6700HQ 1.64
+72.6%
i3-5005U 0.95

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 73% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

TrueCrypt AES

TrueCrypt is a discontinued piece of software that was widely used for on-the-fly-encryption of disk partitions, now superseded by VeraCrypt. It contains several embedded performance tests, one of them being TrueCrypt AES, which measures data encryption speed using AES algorithm. Result is encryption speed in gigabytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-6700HQ 3.8
+217%
i3-5005U 1.2

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 217% in TrueCrypt AES.

WinRAR 4.0

WinRAR 4.0 is an outdated version of a popular file archiver. It contains an internal speed test, using 'Best' setting of RAR compression on large chunks of randomly generated data. Its results are measured in kilobytes per second.

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-6700HQ 4618
+137%
i3-5005U 1952

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 137% in WinRAR 4.0.

x264 encoding pass 1

x264 version 4.0 is a video encoding benchmark uses MPEG 4 x264 compression method to compress a sample HD (720p) video. Pass 1 is a faster variant that produces a constant bit rate output file. Its result is measured in frames per second, which means how many frames of the source video file were encoded per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-6700HQ 157
+126%
i3-5005U 70

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 126% in x264 encoding pass 1.

x264 encoding pass 2

x264 Pass 2 is a slower variant of x264 video compression that produces a variable bit rate output file, which results in better quality since the higher bit rate is used when it is needed more. Benchmark result is still measured in frames per second.  

Benchmark coverage: 13%

i7-6700HQ 42
+224%
i3-5005U 13

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 224% in x264 encoding pass 2.

Geekbench 3 32-bit single-core

Benchmark coverage: 5%

i7-6700HQ 3422
+79%
i3-5005U 1912

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 79% in Geekbench 3 32-bit single-core.

Geekbench 3 32-bit multi-core

Benchmark coverage: 5%

i7-6700HQ 12734
+212%
i3-5005U 4075

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 212% in Geekbench 3 32-bit multi-core.

Geekbench 2

Benchmark coverage: 5%

i7-6700HQ 12333
+184%
i3-5005U 4343

Core i7-6700HQ outperforms Core i3-5005U by 184% in Geekbench 2.

Gaming performance

Pros & Cons Summary


Performance score 4.16 1.29
Integrated graphics card 2.59 1.50
Recency 1 September 2015 1 March 2015
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 4
Cost $378 $275
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

The Core i7-6700HQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-5005U in performance tests.


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