Core i7-6700HQ vs Xeon E7330

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-6700HQ is positioned at rank 937 and the Xeon E7330 is on rank 86, so the Xeon E7330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700HQ

#925

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1701%

#926

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1676%

#927

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1539%

#928

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1532%

#929

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1518%

#931

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1466%

#932

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1405%

#933

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1403%

#934

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1365%

#937

Core i7-6700HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#939

FX-7600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#940

Athlon II M300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

99%

#944

Athlon Neo X2 L335

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

96%

#945

Core i7-3610QE

MSRP: $315|Avg: $105

96%

#948

A8-8600P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#950

FX-9800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

#951

Celeron 1020E

MSRP: $86|Avg: $20

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7330

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2049%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

387%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

344%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

266%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

100%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

97%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

86%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

83%

#86

Xeon E7330

MSRP: $64|Avg: $60

100%

#88

Opteron 6212

MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A

98%

#90

Opteron 4334

MSRP: $204|Avg: $130

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-6700HQ (2015) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6700HQ	Xeon E7330
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7330 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6700HQ	Xeon E7330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($60)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-6700HQ Benchmark Check

Xeon E7330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6700HQ and Xeon E7330

Core i7-6700HQ

The Core i7-6700HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,522 points. Launch price was $378.

Xeon E7330

The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6700HQ is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-6700HQ scores 6,522 against the Xeon E7330's 6,491 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-6700HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-6700HQ vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330.

Feature	Core i7-6700HQ	Xeon E7330
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	—
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	—
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+8%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	1 MB	—
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	—
PassMark	6,522	6,491

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6700HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7330 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.