Core i7-6820HQ vs Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Core i7-6820HQ
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
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 i7-6820HQ is positioned at rank #58 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 i7-6820HQ
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6820HQ | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6820HQ | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($150) |
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 i7-6820HQ and Ryzen Embedded V1605B
Core i7-6820HQ
The Core i7-6820HQ 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: 6,758 points. Launch price was $378.
Ryzen Embedded V1605B
The Ryzen Embedded V1605B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 21 February 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,724 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-6820HQ and Ryzen Embedded V1605B share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HQ versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.7 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-6820HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6820HQ scores 6,758 against the Ryzen Embedded V1605B's 6,724 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-6820HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HQ vs 2 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded V1605B.
| Feature | Core i7-6820HQ | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+35% | 2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Zen (2017−2020) |
| PassMark | 6,758 | 6,724 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-6820HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded V1605B uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-6820HQ | Ryzen Embedded V1605B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP5 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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