Core i7-6920HQ vs Ryzen 5 2400GE

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-6920HQ

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 1W instead of 35W, a 34W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i7-6920HQ needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-6920HQ.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,269).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Core i7-6920HQ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3400% higher power demand at 35W vs 1W.

Core i7-6920HQ

2015

Ryzen 5 2400GE

2018

Why buy it

✅+0.4% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).
✅Draws 1W instead of 35W, a 34W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more PCIe lanes (8 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Radeon Vega 11, while Core i7-6920HQ needs a discrete GPU.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i7-6920HQ.

Trade-offs

❌No integrated graphics, while Ryzen 5 2400GE can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,237 vs 7,269).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $169 MSRP, while Core i7-6920HQ mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌3400% higher power demand at 35W vs 1W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-6920HQ better than Ryzen 5 2400GE?

Yes. Core i7-6920HQ is the better overall CPU here. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-6920HQ is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-6920HQ is the smarter buy by a wide margin for a fresh build. Core i7-6920HQ is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and it gives you 0.4% higher PassMark. Ryzen 5 2400GE only looks stronger on raw value math because it is so cheap, but its absolute performance tier is too low to be the smarter recommendation now. At roughly 7,237 PassMark with 4 cores and 8 threads, it only makes sense as a bare-minimum stopgap or a very constrained existing-platform upgrade.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 5 2400GE is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2018 vs 2015). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-6920HQ Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2400GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-6920HQ	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	169 FPS	162 FPS
medium	136 FPS	140 FPS
high	107 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	138 FPS
medium	117 FPS	117 FPS
high	91 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	63 FPS
medium	59 FPS	56 FPS
high	46 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-6920HQ	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	173 FPS
high	166 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	126 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	169 FPS
medium	158 FPS	146 FPS
high	142 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	111 FPS
4K
low	148 FPS	126 FPS
medium	128 FPS	111 FPS
high	104 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	65 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-6920HQ	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-6920HQ	Ryzen 5 2400GE
1080p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
1440p
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	181 FPS
medium	182 FPS	181 FPS
high	182 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6920HQ and Ryzen 5 2400GE

Core i7-6920HQ

The Core i7-6920HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,269 points. Launch price was $568.

Ryzen 5 2400GE

The Ryzen 5 2400GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 7,237 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6920HQ and Ryzen 5 2400GE share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-6920HQ versus 3.8 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2400GE — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.9 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-6920HQ uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6920HQ scores 7,269 against the Ryzen 5 2400GE's 7,237 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-6920HQ. L3 cache: 8 MB on the Core i7-6920HQ vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2400GE.

Feature	Core i7-6920HQ	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	2.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+10%
L3 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+100%	512 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,269	7,237
Geekbench 6 Single	—	826
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,847

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6920HQ uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2400GE uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-6920HQ	Ryzen 5 2400GE
Socket	BGA1440	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	8

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-6920HQ) / Yes (Ryzen 5 2400GE). The Ryzen 5 2400GE includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 11), while the Core i7-6920HQ requires a dedicated GPU.