The Intel Core i7 6700HQ is a quad-core mobile processor released in 2015 as part of Intel's 6th generation Core i7 family. It features four cores with eight threads, a base clock speed of 2.6GHz, and a turbo boost up to 3.5GHz.
The 6700HQ uses Intel's Skylake architecture and is manufactured using a 14nm process. It includes Intel HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics with a base clock of 350MHz and a changing frequency of up to 1000MHz. The processor supports up to 32GB of DDR4 memory and has a TDP of 45 watts, making it suitable for high-performance laptops.
The key specifications of the Intel Core i7 6700HQ include:
The 6700HQ is typically found in high-performance laptops designed for gaming, content creation, and professional workloads. It pairs well with dedicated graphics cards and high-refresh-rate displays. For instance, it was used in the ASUS ROG Strix GL502VT and the Acer Predator G9-593, both of which were popular gaming laptops in their time.
One common confusion is between the 6700HQ and the core i7 11700f, which is a desktop processor from a later generation. The 11700F has higher clock speeds and more cores, making it more useful. Another misconception is that the 6700HQ is still competitive with modern processors. While it was useful for its time, it has been surpassed by newer generations in both performance and efficiency.
I recall testing a laptop with the 6700HQ for video editing tasks. It handled 1080p video rendering well, but struggled with 4K footage, indicating its limitations with very high-resolution content. This highlights the importance of matching the processor to the task at hand.