Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) vs. Intel Xeon D-1521

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) and Intel Xeon D-1521. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare overall performance, cache sizes, RAM, power efficiency, architecture, but also other key features of both processors and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the processor that best fits your needs and expectations.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) vs. Intel Xeon D-1521 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon D-1521
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon D-1521
Type Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon D-1521
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1440 Socket FCBGA1667 Socket
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 14 nm
Thermal Design Power 45 W 45 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C -
PCI Express Revision 3.0 2.0/3.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 X16, x4, x8
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 32
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization 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), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel OS Guard, Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Small Business Advantage, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX) Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel TSX-NI, Intel OS Guard
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Number of Threads 8 threads 8 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.8 GHz 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.7 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 8 MB 6 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon D-1521
Type Intel HD Graphics 580 -
Base Frequency 350 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.05 GHz -
Max Supported Memory Size 64 GB -
Max Supported Resolution 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 4096x2304@60Hz (eDP), 4096x2304@60Hz (DP) -
Features Intel Clear Video HD Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Triple Display Capable -
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