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AMD Athlon Gold 7220U vs Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz
Comparing 2 of up to 6 processors side by side.
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single core | 2,219 | 1,532 |
| Multicore | 4,903 | 4,632 |
| Estimated price | Not listed | Not listed |
| Cores | 2 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 8 |
| Performance cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Efficient cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Turbo clock | 3.7 GHz | 3.7 GHz |
| Typical TDP | 15 W | 45 W |
| Socket | FP6 | FCBGA1440 |
| First seen | Q2 2023 | Q3 2023 |
How do the benchmark scores compare?
AMD Athlon Gold 7220U has a PassMark single-core score of 2,219, compared with 1,532 for Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz. AMD Athlon Gold 7220U has the higher score in this benchmark.
AMD Athlon Gold 7220U has a PassMark multicore score of 4,903, compared with 4,632 for Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz. AMD Athlon Gold 7220U has the higher score in this benchmark.
Single-core scores describe one thread; multicore scores describe aggregate CPU throughput. These results do not establish which CPU is faster in every application. Compare platform support and total upgrade cost before buying.
AMD Athlon Gold 7220U lists FP6; Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz lists FCBGA1440. Check the motherboard manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements. If the required platform changes, include motherboard, memory and cooling costs; the CPU price alone is not the full upgrade cost.
Sources and data freshness
- AMD Athlon Gold 7220U on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
- Intel Core i7-6970HQ @ 2.80GHz on PassMark CPU Benchmarks. Data retrieved .
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Benchmark scores do not predict frame rates in a particular game. Typical TDP is a specification, not measured electricity use. A matching socket does not confirm motherboard support; check the manufacturer's CPU support list and BIOS requirements.
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