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    How does the i7-6920HQ compare to an i7-2600/i7-6700 (both non-K)?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Peon, Nov 19, 2015.

  1. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm essentially being forced to give up my current desktop (the lease has expired), and I can either get another desktop (i7-6700) or get a laptop instead (i7-6920HQ). Cost is a non-issue here.
     
    Peon, Nov 19, 2015
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  2. Galm

    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    Would you rather have a laptop or desktop? The desktop one is going to be faster.
     
    Galm, Nov 19, 2015
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    The 6700 will be faster... However do you want a desktop or a laptop? Also is there any graphics card etc involved? Can you give more details about the configs?
     
    TomJGX, Nov 20, 2015
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  4. i_pk_pjers_i

    i_pk_pjers_i Even the ppl who never frown eventually break down

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    Why not get a Clevo laptop with a 6700k desktop CPU? If need a laptop, you could just do that... otherwise, if you don't need a laptop, just get a desktop.
     
    i_pk_pjers_i, Nov 22, 2015
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  5. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    To be honest, I'm not entirely sure on the specs. All I know is that the laptop is a Thinkpad with a 6920HQ (which I'm guessing will be either the P50 or T560), and the desktop is a ThinkStation with a 6700. Both are stated to have 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD (or was it 480GB?).

    Because this is a "pick from a predefined list for a bulk order" kind of situation.
     
    Peon, Nov 23, 2015
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    D2 Ultima Livestreaming Master

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    The i7-6700 is faster by 300MHz on 4 core turbo. It will also hold its clocks MUCH better and without issue. If you do not care for a laptop specifically, then get the desktop. Otherwise, they'll do most work-related things (unless you render much video etc) similarly.

    I feel your pain with this preferred list deal. I feel your pain greatly.
     
    D2 Ultima, Nov 24, 2015
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  7. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Lol... Same here ;)
     
    TomJGX, Nov 25, 2015
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    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    It's not mine ;) I'm simply using it until either the lease is over 3 years later, or it breaks. On top of that, I'm being forced to "upgrade" to Win 8.1 :( TBH, part of me really hopes that Lenovo takes their sweet time refreshing their lineup with Skylake so I have an excuse to hang on to my current Win 7 desktop for as long as possible.

    Besides, would you pay $1350 for a desktop with those specs? The laptop is a much better deal at $1500, but even then it's just a lease, not outright ownership. Of course, since I'm not spending my own money on it I don't really care.
     
    Peon, Nov 26, 2015
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