Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) vs. Intel Xeon E7-8830

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) and Intel Xeon E7-8830. 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.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) vs. Intel Xeon E7-8830 Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon E7-8830
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon E7-8830
Type Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon E7-8830
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1440 Socket LGA1567 Socket
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 32 nm
Thermal Design Power 45 W 105 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C 64 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 -
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 -
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) Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Number of Threads 8 threads 16 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.8 GHz 2.13 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 2.4 GHz
Bus Speed - 3200 MHz
64-bit Computing - Yes
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 8 MB Smart Cache - 24 MB
Installed Size - 24 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon E7-8830
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 -
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon E7-8830
Compatible Slots - 1 x processor - LGA1567 Socket
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 6970HQ (6th Gen) Intel Xeon E7-8830
Compliant Standards - RoHS
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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