Core i7-6770HQ vs Ryzen 7 3700U
Core i7-6770HQ
Ryzen 7 3700U
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. The Core i7-6770HQ is positioned at rank #475 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6770HQ
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6770HQ | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6770HQ | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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 i7-6770HQ and Ryzen 7 3700U
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.
Ryzen 7 3700U
The Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,049 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-6770HQ and Ryzen 7 3700U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-6770HQ versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3700U — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700U (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-6770HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3700U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6770HQ scores 7,083 against the Ryzen 7 3700U's 7,049 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-6770HQ. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,769 vs 3,115 (55.1% advantage for the Ryzen 7 3700U). L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-6770HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3700U.
| Feature | Core i7-6770HQ | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+13% | 2.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB+50% | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 12 nm-14% |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 7,083 | 7,049 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 3,826 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 794 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,769 | 3,115+76% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-6770HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3700U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Core i7-6770HQ versus DDR4-2400 on the Ryzen 7 3700U — the Core i7-6770HQ supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 64 of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-6770HQ) vs 12 (Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Core i7-6770HQ offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM170,QM170,CM236 (Core i7-6770HQ) and FP5 (Ryzen 7 3700U).
| Feature | Core i7-6770HQ | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+53225% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 64 GB+104857500% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+33% | 12 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i7-6770HQ) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 7 3700U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 (Core i7-6770HQ) and Radeon RX Vega 10 (Ryzen 7 3700U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 7 3700U targets Mainstream Laptop.
| Feature | Core i7-6770HQ | Ryzen 7 3700U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 | Radeon RX Vega 10 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mainstream Laptop |
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