CPU Comparison

Core i7-7820HK vs Core i7-7820HQ

A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i7-7820HK is an enthusiast-grade mobile processor launched in January 2017. Based on the Kaby Lake-H architecture, this 14nm quad-core CPU features Hyper-Threading, delivering 8 concurrent threads. The K suffix denotes an unlocked multiplier, a rare feature in mobile processors, allowing users to overclock the chip beyond its stock 2.9 GHz base and 3.9 GHz turbo frequencies. With a 45W TDP, it requires robust laptop cooling solutions to handle the additional thermal output from overclocking. The processor includes 8MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4-2400 or LPDDR3 memory. It features Intel HD Graphics 630, providing basic display capabilities and Quick Sync media acceleration. Soldered to the BGA 1440 socket, it cannot be upgraded. The i7-7820HK was heavily marketed towards extreme gaming laptops, offering enthusiasts the ability to tune their mobile CPU for maximum performance, assuming their laptop's cooling solution was adequate for the task.