Core i7-6770HQ vs Core i7-7820HQ

Core i7-6770HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Core i7-7820HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6770HQ

4 / 8

7,083

0.0%

7,184

+1.4%

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 i7-6770HQ is positioned at rank 475 and the Core i7-7820HQ is on rank 901, so the Core i7-6770HQ 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 i7-6770HQ

#463

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

621%

#464

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

612%

#465

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

562%

#466

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

560%

#467

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

554%

#469

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

535%

#470

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

513%

#471

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

512%

#472

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

499%

#475

Core i7-6770HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-7820HQ

#889

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1543%

#890

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1521%

#891

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1396%

#892

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1390%

#893

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1377%

#895

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1330%

#896

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1275%

#897

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1273%

#898

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1239%

#901

Core i7-7820HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#902

Pentium Dual Core T2410

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#903

FX-8800P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#905

Core i7-8809G

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

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 i7-7820HQ (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6770HQ	Core i7-7820HQ
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake-H (2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6770HQ (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6770HQ	Core i7-7820HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-6770HQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-7820HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6770HQ and Core i7-7820HQ

Core i7-6770HQ

The Core i7-6770HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 January 2016 (9 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: 7,083 points. Launch price was $434.

Core i7-7820HQ

The Core i7-7820HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake-H (2017) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,184 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6770HQ and Core i7-7820HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-6770HQ versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i7-7820HQ — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-7820HQ (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i7-6770HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-7820HQ uses Kaby Lake-H (2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6770HQ scores 7,083 against the Core i7-7820HQ's 7,184 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-7820HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-6770HQ vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-7820HQ.

Feature	Core i7-6770HQ	Core i7-7820HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Kaby Lake-H (2017)
PassMark	7,083	7,184+1%
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,769	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-6770HQ	Core i7-7820HQ
Socket	BGA1440	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	64	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i7-6770HQ) / not specified (Core i7-7820HQ). The Core i7-6770HQ includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580), while the Core i7-7820HQ requires a dedicated GPU.