Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs Core i7-6820EQ

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

4 / 8

6,978

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

Core i7-6820EQ

4 / 8

7,025

+0.7%

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820EQ

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

16777%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

15853%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

11510%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

3468%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2747%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

2403%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1376%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1358%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1237%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1237%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1223%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1190%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1173%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1168%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1158%

#295

Core i9-7940X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $275

98%

#822

Core i7-6820EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $344

100%

#823

A6-9500

MSRP: $101|Avg: $25

100%

#824

Pentium G2120T

MSRP: $87|Avg: $10

100%

#825

Athlon II X2 270

MSRP: $72|Avg: $15

100%

#827

Core i7-6850K

MSRP: $617|Avg: $80

99%

#828

Core i5-2500K

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

99%

#829

Pentium G3430

MSRP: $116|Avg: $30

99%

#830

Pentium E5400

MSRP: $55|Avg: $49

99%

#831

Core i5-4570R

MSRP: $250|Avg: $20

99%

#832

A6-3650

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#833

Core i7-4770R

MSRP: $360|Avg: $89

98%

#835

Core i7-2600

MSRP: $294|Avg: $50

98%

#836

Pentium G870

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#837

Athlon II X2 210e

MSRP: $60|Avg: $28

98%

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 Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and **DDR4 Dual-channel**, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Core i7-6820EQ
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($344)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6820EQ (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and LPDDR3-1866, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Core i7-6820EQ
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($344)

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.

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U Benchmark Check

Core i7-6820EQ Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Core i7-6820EQ

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,978 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-6820EQ

The Core i7-6820EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 12 October 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: LPDDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 7,025 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U and Core i7-6820EQ share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U versus 2.8 GHz on the Core i7-6820EQ — a 30.3% clock advantage for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6820EQ uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U scores 6,978 against the Core i7-6820EQ's 7,025 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-6820EQ. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820EQ.

Feature	Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U	Core i7-6820EQ
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+36%	2.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	—
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB+100%
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	1 MB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	6,978	7,025

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-6820EQ). The Core i7-6820EQ includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6820EQ targets Embedded.