CPU
GPU
Core i7-6700HQ
Xeon Silver 4112
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 Silver 4112 is on rank 933, so the Xeon Silver 4112 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700HQ
Performance Per Dollar Xeon Silver 4112
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6700HQ | Xeon Silver 4112 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Skylake (server) (2017−2018) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6700HQ | Xeon Silver 4112 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($67) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6700HQ and Xeon Silver 4112
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 Silver 4112
The Xeon Silver 4112 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (server) (2017−2018) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 8.25 MB. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA3647. Thermal design power (TDP): 85 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 6,536 points. Launch price was $473.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-6700HQ and Xeon Silver 4112 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-6700HQ versus 3 GHz on the Xeon Silver 4112 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-6700HQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-6700HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon Silver 4112 uses Skylake (server) (2017−2018) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6700HQ scores 6,522 against the Xeon Silver 4112's 6,536 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon Silver 4112. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-6700HQ vs 8.25 MB on the Xeon Silver 4112.
| Feature | Core i7-6700HQ | Xeon Silver 4112 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+17% | 3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 8.25 MB+38% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 4 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Skylake (server) (2017−2018) |
| PassMark | 6,522 | 6,536 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-6700HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon Silver 4112 uses LGA3647 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-6700HQ | Xeon Silver 4112 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | LGA3647 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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