Ultra 7 256V vs i7-6820EQ

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6820EQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.41
Core Ultra 7 256V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 17 Watt
12.16
+176%

Core Ultra 7 256V outperforms Core i7-6820EQ by a whopping 176% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1332631
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.57no data
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency9.2767.69
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s37 MHz
Multiplier28no data
L1 cache256 KB192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm3 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V 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 dataIntel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V. 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 cardIntel HD Graphics 530Arc 140V

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6820EQ and Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

i7-6820EQ 4.41
Ultra 7 256V 12.16
+176%

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.

i7-6820EQ 7001
Ultra 7 256V 19320
+176%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.41 12.16
Recency 12 October 2015 24 September 2024
Physical cores 4 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 17 Watt

Ultra 7 256V has a 175.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 100% more physical cores, a 366.7% more advanced lithography process, and 164.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 256V is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6820EQ in performance tests.


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