i7-7820EQ vs i7-7820X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-7820X
2017
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
10.80
+127%
Core i7-7820EQ
2017
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.75

Core i7-7820X outperforms Core i7-7820EQ by a whopping 127% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7241266
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.44no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i7
Power efficiency7.309.98
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
Release date26 June 2017 (7 years ago)3 January 2017 (7 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$599$378

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed3.6 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.5 GHz3.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier3631
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache1 MB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache11 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature99 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+-
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066no data
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR3L-1600
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s34.134 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel HD Graphics 630

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-7820X and Core i7-7820EQ.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2816

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.

i7-7820X 10.80
+127%
i7-7820EQ 4.75

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.

i7-7820X 17163
+128%
i7-7820EQ 7542

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.

i7-7820X 1426
+91.2%
i7-7820EQ 746

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.

i7-7820X 7862
+309%
i7-7820EQ 1922

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 10.80 4.75
Recency 26 June 2017 3 January 2017
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 45 Watt

i7-7820X has a 127.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i7-7820EQ, on the other hand, has 211.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-7820X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-7820EQ in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-7820X is a desktop processor while Core i7-7820EQ is a notebook one.


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