Intel Core i7-6700

Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake Quad-Core 3.4 GHz Socket 1151 91W HD Graphics 530 BX80662I76700

Intel Core i7-6700 Skylake Quad-Core 3.4 GHz Socket 1151 91W HD Graphics 530 BX80662I76700

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  • The 6th Generation Intel Core i7 processors deliver a new class of computing with a host of new features to power the next generation of desktops, laptops, and 2 in 1 PCs. Expect lighting fast speeds and peak performance through even the toughest of tasks and games. The built-in revolutionary Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows each processor core to work on two tasks at the same time for smoother multitasking while Intel Iris graphics delivers stunning 3D visuals and faster, more advanced video and photo editing. Game the way you want and push the boundaries with overclocking for your most demanding gaming needs. The ultimate in peak performance.

Specifications Overview

Model BX80662I76700
Release Date September 2015

* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.

Series Core i7 6th Gen
Core Name Skylake
Socket LGA1151
Integrated Graphics HD Graphics 530
CPU Cores 4
CPU Threads 8
CPU Clock Rate 3400 MHz
CPU Turbo Clock Rate 4000 MHz
TDP 65 W
CPU Cooler included Yes
Manufacturing Process 14 nm
Maximum Supported Memory 64 GB
Cache L3 8 MB

Pros

  • Low power consumption under both idle and load
  • Great performance

Cons

  • Not much faster than Haswell

Intel Core i7-6700 Performance comparison with similar Processors

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Intel Core i7-6700 Performance

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-7300 [2C / 4T] (174th)
103%
Intel Pentium Gold G6400 [2C / 4T] (175th)
102%
Intel Core i7-7700 [4C / 8T] (176th)
101%
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G [4C / 8T] (177th)
101%
Intel Core i5-7640X [4C / 4T] (177th)
101%
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X [8C / 16T] (179th)
101%
Intel Core i5-8400 [6C / 6T] (179th)
101%
Intel Core i7-4790K [4C / 8T] (179th)
101%
Intel Core i7-5930K [6C / 12T] (182nd)
~
Intel Core i5-8600K [6C / 6T] (183rd)
~
Intel Core i7-6700 [4C / 8T] (183rd)
100%
Intel Core i5-8500 [6C / 6T] (185th)
99%
AMD Ryzen 7 2700 [8C / 16T] (185th)
99%
Intel Core i5-6600K [4C / 4T] (187th)
97%
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G [4C / 4T] (188th)
96%
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X [6C / 12T] (189th)
95%
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G [4C / 8T] (190th)
95%
Intel Core i7-4790 [4C / 8T] (191st)
94%
AMD Ryzen 7 1800X [8C / 16T] (192nd)
93%
Intel Core i5-6600 [4C / 4T] (192nd)
93%
AMD Ryzen 5 2600 [6C / 12T] (194th)
92%

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Intel Core i7-6700 Price/Performance Analysis

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core) vs Price

Price-to-Performance Analysis:

  • Excellent value: 31.9% better price-to-performance ratio than average.
  • 22 products offer better price-to-performance ratio.
  • Best alternative: Intel Core i3-6100 offers 139.6% better value priced at $37.

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Intel Core i7-6700 Workstation Performance

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-8600K [6C / 6T] (201st)
122%
Intel Core i7-7700 [4C / 8T] (202nd)
120%
Intel Core i7-6700K [4C / 4T] (203rd)
116%
Intel Core i7-4790K [4C / 8T] (204th)
111%
AMD Ryzen 5 3400G [4C / 8T] (205th)
110%
Intel Core i3-9350K [4C / 4T] (206th)
103%
Intel Core i3-9350KF [4C / 4T] (206th)
103%
Intel Core i7-4790 [4C / 8T] (208th)
102%
AMD Ryzen 5 1500X [4C / 8T] (209th)
102%
AMD Ryzen 5 2400G [4C / 8T] (210th)
~
Intel Core i7-6700 [4C / 8T] (211th)
100%
Intel Core i7-4770K [4C / 8T] (212th)
99%
Intel Core i3-8350K [4C / 4T] (213th)
96%
Intel Core i3-9100 [4C / 4T] (214th)
91%
Intel Core i3-9100F [4C / 4T] (214th)
91%
Intel Core i5-7600K [4C / 4T] (216th)
89%
Intel Core i5-6600K [4C / 4T] (217th)
88%
AMD Ryzen 3 3200G [4C / 4T] (218th)
83%
Intel Core i5-4670K [4C / 4T] (219th)
82%
Intel Core i3-8100 [4C / 4T] (220th)
81%
Intel Core i7-3770 [4C / 8T] (221st)
79%

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Intel Core i7-6700 Price/Performance Analysis

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core) vs Price

Price-to-Performance Analysis:

  • Good value: 4.8% better price-to-performance ratio than average.
  • 23 products offer better price-to-performance ratio.
  • Best alternative: Intel Core i5-9600KF offers 60.5% better value priced at $90.

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