Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) vs. Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen)

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Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) and Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen). Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) vs. Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen) Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen)
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen)
Type Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen)
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1440 Socket LGA2066 Socket
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 14 nm
Thermal Design Power 45 W 112 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C -
PCI Express Revision 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 16
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel vPro Technology, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel TSX-NI, Intel OS Guard, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX) Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel Optane Memory Supported
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Number of Threads 8 threads 4 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.8 GHz 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 8 MB L3 - Smart Cache - 6 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen)
Type Intel HD Graphics 530 -
Base Frequency 350 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1 GHz -
Max Supported Memory Size 64 GB -
Max Supported Resolution 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 4096x2304@60Hz (eDP), 4096x2304@60Hz (DP) -
Features Intel Clear Video Technology, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider, Triple Display Capable -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) Intel Core i5 7640X X-series (7th Gen)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 3 years
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