Xeon E7330 vs Core i7-6700HQ
Xeon E7330
Core i7-6700HQ
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon E7330 is positioned at rank 86 and the Core i7-6700HQ is on rank 937, so the Xeon E7330 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Xeon E7330
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700HQ
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Xeon E7330 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Xeon E7330 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($60) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Xeon E7330 and Core i7-6700HQ
Xeon E7330
The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.
Core i7-6700HQ
The Core i7-6700HQ 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 2.6 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: 6,522 points. Launch price was $378.
Processing Power
The Core i7-6700HQ is built on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. In PassMark, the Xeon E7330 scores 6,491 against the Core i7-6700HQ's 6,522 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-6700HQ. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330 vs 6 MB on the Core i7-6700HQ.
| Feature | Xeon E7330 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | — | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | — | 3.5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.6 GHz+8% |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB L2 Cache | 6 MB |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| Process | 65 nm | 14 nm-78% |
| Architecture | — | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 6,491 | 6,522 |
Memory & Platform
The Xeon E7330 uses the PGA604 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-6700HQ uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Xeon E7330 | Core i7-6700HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | PGA604 | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
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