Core i7-6820HK vs Core i7-6770HQ

Core i7-6820HK

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Core i7-6770HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6820HK

4 / 8

7,012

0.0%

7,083

+1.0%

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 i7-6820HK is positioned at rank 911 and the Core i7-6770HQ is on rank 475, 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 i7-6820HK

#899

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1582%

#900

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1558%

#901

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1431%

#902

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1424%

#903

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1411%

#905

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1363%

#906

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1307%

#907

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1305%

#908

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1270%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-6820HK leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-6770HQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-6820HK	Core i7-6770HQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-6820HK	Core i7-6770HQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-6820HK Benchmark Check

Core i7-6770HQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6820HK and Core i7-6770HQ

Core i7-6820HK

The Core i7-6820HK 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 7,012 points. Launch price was $378.

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.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6820HK and Core i7-6770HQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HK versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i7-6770HQ — a 2.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820HK (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i7-6820HK scores 7,012 against the Core i7-6770HQ's 7,083 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-6770HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HK vs 6 MB on the Core i7-6770HQ.

Feature	Core i7-6820HK	Core i7-6770HQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+3%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+4%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB+33%	6 MB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,012	7,083+1%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,769

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1440 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-6820HK	Core i7-6770HQ
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: not specified (Core i7-6820HK) / true (Core i7-6770HQ). The Core i7-6770HQ includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580), while the Core i7-6820HK requires a dedicated GPU.