Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 vs i7-6822EQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6822EQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 25 Watt
3.49
+897%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-53
2 cores / 2 threads, 31 Watt
0.35

Core i7-6822EQ outperforms Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 by a whopping 897% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking15423059
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.40no data
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i72x Athlon 64
Power efficiency13.211.07
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Hawk-256
Release date12 October 2015 (9 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$378no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 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)
Threads82
Boost clock speed2 GHz1.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s667 MHz
Multiplier20no data
L1 cache256 KBno data
L2 cache1 MBno data
L3 cache8 MBno data
Chip lithography14 nm65 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 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)no data
Power consumption (TDP)25 Watt31 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesLPDDR3-1866no data
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 530no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i7-6822EQ 3.49
+897%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 0.35

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.

i7-6822EQ 5550
+895%
Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 558

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.49 0.35
Physical cores 4 2
Threads 8 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 65 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 25 Watt 31 Watt

i7-6822EQ has a 897.1% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, a 364.3% more advanced lithography process, and 24% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6822EQ is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6822EQ and Athlon 64 X2 TK-53, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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