Intel Core i9-13950HX vs Intel Core i7-6820HQ. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Family
  Intel Core i9 Intel Core i7
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 13000H Intel Core i 6000H
• Segment
  Mobile Mobile
• Generation
  13 6
• Predecessor
  Intel Core i9-12950HX --

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Core architecture
  hybrid (big.LITTLE) normal
• Overclocking
  No No

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) Intel HD Graphics 530
• GPU frequency
  0.40 GHz 0.35 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.65 GHz 1.05 GHz
• Execution units
  32 24
• Shader
  256 192
• Max. GPU Memory
  64 GB 64 GB
• Max. displays
  3 3
• Generation
  13 9
• Technology
  10 nm 14 nm
• Release date
  Q1/2023 Q3/2015

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode Decode
• AV1
  Decode No
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i7-6820HQ and Intel Core i9-13950HX. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200DDR5-5600 DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMMDDR4-2133 SO-DIMMLPDDR3-1866
• Max. Memory
  128 GB 64 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel) 2
• ECC
  Yes No

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i9-13950HX and Intel Core i7-6820HQ to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL2)
  157 W --
• TDP up
  86 W --
• TDP down
  45 W --
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C --

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i9-13950HX and Intel Core i7-6820HQ, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Technology
  10 nm 14 nm
• Socket
  BGA 1744 BGA 1440
• L2-Cache
  32.00 MB --
• L3-Cache
  36.00 MB 8.00 MB
• Architecture
  Raptor Lake H Skylake H
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
• Release date
  Q1/2023 Q3/2015