What are the specifications of Intel Core i7 6700HQ?

The Intel Core i7 6700HQ has 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 2.6GHz base clock speed.

How many cores and threads does Intel Core i7 6700HQ have?

Intel Core i7 6700HQ has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Intel Core i7 6700HQ

14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh

4 Cores 8 Threads Up to 3.5 GHz LGA 1700

4.8 (128 reviews)

One of the most widely used gaming-laptop CPUs of its era, the 6700HQ packed four cores and eight threads into a 45W envelope, running at 2.6–3.5GHz.

Its combination of solid multi-core performance and broad availability across OEMs made it a default choice for mid-range gaming laptops throughout Skylake's generation.

Highlights

High Performance

Built for gamers, creators & professionals.

4 Cores / 8 Threads

8 Performance-cores + 12 Efficient-cores.

Unlocked & Overclockable

Push performance beyond the limits.

DDR5 & PCIe 5.0

Supports latest memory and ultra-fast PCIe 5.0.

Gaming Ready

High FPS, low latency, next-gen gaming.

Intel Core 6th Generation Lineup

Intel Core i7 6820HK 4/8 @2.7GHz 45W Intel Core i7 6600U 2/4 @2.6GHz 15W Intel Core i5 6440HQ 4/4 @2.6GHz 45W Intel Core i5 6300HQ 4/4 @2.3GHz 45W Intel Core i5 6200U 2/4 @2.3GHz 15W Intel Core i3 6150U 2/4 @2.7GHz 15W Intel Core i3 6100U 2/4 @2.3GHz 15W

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Specifications

Cores / Threads4 / 8

P-cores / E-cores8 / 12

Base Clock2.6 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency3.5 GHz

L3 CacheN/A

TDP45W

SocketN/A

Memory SupportN/A

PCIe SupportN/A

Integrated Graphics Intel HD Graphics 520

Processor TypeN/A

Launch DateN/A

Our Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700K delivers exceptional multi-core performance and top-tier gaming capabilities. With higher core count and faster clocks, it's an excellent choice for power users, gamers, and content creators.

9.2

Overall Score

Excellent