Core i7-6970HQ vs Atom C3758

CPU

GPU

Core i7-6970HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2016

Atom C3758

8 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6970HQ

4 / 8

4,632

+0.4%

4,614

0.0%

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 i7-6970HQ is positioned at rank 486 and the Atom C3758 is on rank 585, so the Core i7-6970HQ 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 i7-6970HQ

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

99%

#474

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

633%

#475

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

624%

#476

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

573%

#477

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

570%

#478

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

565%

#480

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

546%

#481

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

523%

#482

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

522%

#483

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

508%

#486

Core i7-6970HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#488

Processor U300

MSRP: $193|Avg: $180

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom C3758

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

9008%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1701%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1511%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1167%

#352

Xeon 6741P

MSRP: $4421|Avg: $3780

99%

#353

EPYC 7452

MSRP: $2025|Avg: $2025

98%

#354

EPYC 7502P

MSRP: $2300|Avg: $1299

96%

#355

Xeon w7-3455

MSRP: $2489|Avg: $2625

96%

#356

EPYC 9334

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1810

95%

#357

Xeon w9-3575X

MSRP: $3789|Avg: $675

94%

#585

Atom C3758

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#590

Xeon W-2125

MSRP: $444|Avg: $42

98%

#592

EPYC 7261

MSRP: $501|Avg: $8

96%

#594

Xeon E5-1620 v2

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

96%

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 Atom C3758 (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4: 2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6970HQ	Atom C3758
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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 (Goldmont (2016−2017) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6970HQ (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6970HQ	Atom C3758
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 i7-6970HQ Benchmark Check

Atom C3758 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6970HQ and Atom C3758

Core i7-6970HQ

The Core i7-6970HQ 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 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 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: 4,632 points. Launch price was $623.

Atom C3758

The Atom C3758 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 15 August 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Goldmont (2016−2017) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 16 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1310. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4: 2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,614 points. Launch price was $193.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-6970HQ packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Atom C3758 offers 8 cores / 8 threads — the Atom C3758 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-6970HQ versus 2.2 GHz on the Atom C3758 — a 50.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-6970HQ (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-6970HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Atom C3758 uses Goldmont (2016−2017) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6970HQ scores 4,632 against the Atom C3758's 4,614 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-6970HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6970HQ vs 16 MB on the Atom C3758.

Feature	Core i7-6970HQ	Atom C3758
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	8 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz+68%	2.2 GHz
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+27%	2.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB	16 MB+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	16 MB+1500%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Goldmont (2016−2017)
PassMark	4,632	4,614
Geekbench 6 Single	—	400
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,400

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6970HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom C3758 uses FCBGA1310 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-6970HQ	Atom C3758
Socket	BGA1440	FCBGA1310
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2400
Max RAM Capacity	—	256 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16