Intel i7-4870HQ VS Intel i7-6700HQ

Side-by-side specs comparison, performance benchmarks, TDP power consumption and price in Bangladesh.

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Processor Intel
Intel i7-4870HQ

Intel i7-4870HQ

Intel Core i7-4870HQ 6M Cache, up to 3.70 GHz Mobile Processor

৳8,500 ($75)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
58/100
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🏆 Overall Winner (সেরা পছন্দ)
Processor Intel
Intel i7-6700HQ

Intel i7-6700HQ

Intel Core i7-6700HQ 4-Core, 8-Thread Laptop Processor

৳7,500 ($55)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
80/100
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Pixahunt Recommendation & Verdict Expert Assessment

Overall, the Intel i7-6700HQ takes the lead with an overall rating score of 6.3/10. It outshines the i7-4870HQ in core metrics and value proposition. Choose i7-6700HQ if you want higher performance per Taka; choose i7-4870HQ if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

সামগ্রিক বিশ্লেষণে Intel i7-6700HQ এগিয়ে রয়েছে। এটি বেঞ্চমার্ক এবং মূল পারফরম্যান্সের ক্ষেত্রে i7-4870HQ-এর চেয়ে উন্নত মান প্রদান করে। বাজেটের সেরা পারফরম্যান্স পেতে i7-6700HQ নির্বাচন করা উত্তম।

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Power Consumption & Thermal TDP Efficiency

পাওয়ার খরচ ও তাপ নির্গমন ক্ষমতা (কোন প্রোডাক্টটা পাওয়ার বেশি বা কম)

⚡ 4.3% More Energy Efficient
i7-4870HQ
47 Watts TDP
i7-6700HQ Wins Power Efficiency
45 Watts TDP

Analysis: i7-6700HQ consumes 2W less power (4.3% lower TDP: 45W vs 47W). It runs noticeably cooler and delivers higher electrical efficiency.

বিশ্লেষণ: i7-6700HQ এর পাওয়ার খরচ 2 ওয়াট কম (4.3% কম TDP: 45W বনাম 47W)। এটি অনেক ঠান্ডা চলে এবং বিদ্যুৎ সাশ্রয়ী।

Key Advantages & Trade-offs Head-to-Head

কোনটি কোন ক্ষেত্রে এগিয়ে এবং কোনটিতে কী সীমাবদ্ধতা রয়েছে তা নিচে বিশ্লেষণ করা হলো

✓ Reasons to choose i7-4870HQ
🚀 Higher Clock Speed (বেশি ক্লক স্পিড)
+0.2 GHz

i7-4870HQ delivers higher frequency (3.7 GHz vs 3.5 GHz, +0.2 GHz) for faster responsive single-threaded performance.

⚠️ Considerations & Trade-offs for i7-4870HQ:
Higher Power Draw & Heat Output: Operates with higher TDP (47W vs 45W). Generates more heat and needs a capable cooler.
Higher Price Tag: Costs ৳1,000 more compared to the alternative option.
✓ Reasons to choose i7-6700HQ
⚡ Lower Power Consumption (বিদ্যুৎ সাশ্রয়ী)
-2W TDP

i7-6700HQ consumes 2W less power (4.3% lower TDP: 45W vs 47W). It runs noticeably cooler and delivers higher electrical efficiency.

🔬 More Advanced Lithography (উন্নত প্রসেস নোড)
14nm vs 22nm

Built on smaller 14nm technology node vs 22nm node. Provides higher transistor density and better efficiency.

💰 More Budget Friendly (কম দাম)
-৳1,000

Retails ৳1,000 (11.8%) cheaper in Bangladesh market (৳7,500 vs ৳8,500).

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Full Specifications Matrix Side-by-Side

Aligned attribute breakdown across both products. Differences are highlighted automatically.

Specification Attribute
i7-4870HQ
i7-6700HQ
General
Series
Core i7
Core i7
Model
i7-4870HQ
Core i7-6700HQ
Cpu Cooler
Not Included
Not Included
Code-Name
Crystal Well
Skylake
Generation
4th Gen
6th Gen
Sockets Supported
FCBGA1364
FCBGA1440
Release Date
July 20, 2014
September 1, 2015
Performance
Processor Type.
High-End Mobile Workstation Processor with Iris Pro 5200 (4 Cores, 8 Threads) Best for: Premium Workstation Laptops (e.g. MacBook Pro), Video Editing & Creative Work
Laptop Processor
Base Frequency
2.50 GHz
2.60 GHz
Turbo Frequency Max.
3.70 GHz
3.50 GHz
Core
4
4
Threads
8
8
CPU Cache
6 MB
6 MB Intel Smart Cache
L1 Cache
256 KB
256 KB
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
L3 Cache
6 MB
6 MB
TDP
47 W
45W
Lithography
22 nm
14nm
Multiplier
25.0x
26.0x
Multiplier Unlocked
No
No
Graphics
Built-in GPU
Yes
Yes
Processor Graphics
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200
Intel HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency
200 MHz
350 MHz
Graphics Dynamic Frequency
1.20 GHz
1.05 GHz
Graphics Core Count
N/A
24 EUs
Max Video Memory
2 GB
64 GB
Max Resolution
HDMI: 2560x1600@60Hz, DP: 3840x2160@60Hz, VGA: 1920x1200@60Hz
DP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz HDMI: 4096 x 2304 @24Hz eDP: 4096 x 2304 @60Hz
Memory Support
Memory Max.
32 GB
64 GB
Memory Type
DDR3L 1333/1600
DDR4 / LPDDR3 / DDR3L
Memory Speed
1600 MT/s
DDR4-2133 / LPDDR3-1866 / DDR3L-1600
Memory Channel
2
2 (Dual Channel)
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s
34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No
No
Technical Info
DirectX Support
11.2/12
12
OpenGL Support
4.3
4.4
Approx. Power Consumption
47 W
45W
Compatible Products / Chipsets
Intel 8 Series/9 Series Chipset
Intel HM170, QM170, CM236
PCI Express Version
3.0
PCIe 3.0
PCI Express Lanes
16
16 Lanes
Thermal Solution (MPK / Box)
N/A
OEM Laptop Cooling Solution
Max. Operating Temperature (Tjmax)
100°C
100°C
Warranty
Manufacturing Warranty
OEM / Tray (Standard 1 Year or Dependent on Laptop Vendor)
No Warranty (OEM Embedded)
Additional Info
Specialty
Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel InTru 3D Technology, Intel Clear Video HD Technology
Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x / VT-d) Intel SpeedStep Technology
Others
Discontinued Product, End of Servicing Lifetime
OS Support: Windows 10/8.1/7, Linux Instruction Set: 64-bit, AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Intel Quick Sync Video & Clear Video HD
Country Of Origin
USA
USA
Made in/ Assemble
China / Malaysia
Malaysia / Vietnam

Frequently Asked Questions Common Queries

Answers to top questions searched regarding this comparison.

Which one is better for gaming and multitasking: i7-4870HQ or i7-6700HQ? ▼

Overall, the Intel i7-6700HQ takes the lead with an overall rating score of 6.3/10. It outshines the i7-4870HQ in core metrics and value proposition. Choose i7-6700HQ if you want higher performance per Taka; choose i7-4870HQ if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

What is the power consumption difference between i7-4870HQ and i7-6700HQ? ▼

i7-6700HQ consumes 2W less power (4.3% lower TDP: 45W vs 47W). It runs noticeably cooler and delivers higher electrical efficiency.

What are the approximate street prices in Bangladesh? ▼

i7-4870HQ is currently retailing around ৳8,500 BDT while i7-6700HQ is priced around ৳7,500 BDT across computer retail shops in Bangladesh.

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