Average Bench: 69.5% (410th of 1442)

Based on 3,282 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000506E3, , 0000000000000000, 0FABFBFF000506E3, 1FABFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6920HQ CPU @ 2.90GHz
Poor: 50%Average: 69.5% Great: 79%
Gaming
Gaming 70%
Battle cruiser
Desktop
Desktop 73%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 57%
Gunboat

Above average average bench

The Intel Core i7-6920HQ averaged 30.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 78.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 96.7Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-6920HQ is 28.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-6920HQ performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 502Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 498Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 3,282 samples)
Min Avg Max
57.1 Memory 78.2 87.8
54 1-Core 96.7 117
117 2-Core 185 221
69% 120 Pts
Min Avg Max
207 4-Core 330 402
193 8-Core 498 582
51.4% 414 Pts
Min Avg Max
161 64-Core 502 583
31.1% 502 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.3 GHz (avg)
Memory 92.5
1-Core 99.8
2-Core 196
76% 130 Pts
4-Core 358
8-Core 524
55% 441 Pts
64-Core 520
32% 520 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.4 GHz (avg)
Memory 93.5
1-Core 93.4
2-Core 178
72% 121 Pts
4-Core 325
8-Core 524
52% 425 Pts
64-Core 530
33% 530 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.8
1-Core 104
2-Core 199
73% 128 Pts
4-Core 325
8-Core 560
54% 442 Pts
64-Core 559
35% 559 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Memory 78
1-Core 91.5
2-Core 178
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 330
8-Core 532
53% 431 Pts
64-Core 536
33% 536 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.35 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.1
1-Core 92.9
2-Core 177
67% 116 Pts
4-Core 332
8-Core 511
52% 422 Pts
64-Core 514
32% 514 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Memory 64.9
1-Core 103
2-Core 195
67% 121 Pts
4-Core 381
8-Core 534
58% 458 Pts
64-Core 547
34% 547 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 2.9 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
Memory 49.9
1-Core 93.1
2-Core 177
58% 107 Pts
4-Core 329
8-Core 509
52% 419 Pts
64-Core 128
8% 128 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,713,254 CPUs tested

Typical Core i7-6920HQ Builds (Compare 2,412 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 66%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 10%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Precision 7510

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-6920HQ Processor (8M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi7-6920HQ
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$568.00
Clock Speed2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.8 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Max TDP45 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes

Package

Package Size42mm x 28mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1440

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

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