Intel Core i7-6700K vs AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

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Performance
Core i7-6700K
11,22830% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 7900X147% better
27,73175% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900X has 147% better performance than the Core i7-6700K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-6700K
33.1227% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 7900X53% better
50.5142% of 121.53

The Ryzen 9 7900X has 53% better value for the money than the Core i7-6700K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-6700K CPU

The Intel Core i7-6700K is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2015 with a suggested retail price of $339. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Skylake microarchitecture. The i7-6700K is compatible with Intel Socket 1151 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the HD Graphics 530 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-6700K supports DDR3, DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-6700K has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 8 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-6700K features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.0 GHz, and it can boost up to 4.2 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-6700K includes an integrated graphics solution called HD Graphics 530. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-6700K has the 217th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 30.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 11,228 score and $339 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 33.12. This is the 109th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core (24-thread) processor built for the desktop CPU market. It launched in Q3 2022 with a suggested retail price of $549. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 9 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 7900X is compatible with AMD Socket AM5 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 9 7900X supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 9 7900X has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 64 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 9 7900X features 12 total cores which can process 24 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 4.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.6 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Ryzen 9 7900X includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Ryzen 9 7900X has the 14th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 74.97% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 27,731 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.51. This is the 47th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 9
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2015Q3 2022
Launch Price (MSRP)$339$549
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-6700K
11,22830% of 36,991
Ryzen 9 7900X147% better
27,73175% of 36,991

The Ryzen 9 7900X has 147% better performance than the Core i7-6700K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-6700K is ranked 217th with a score of 11,228, and the Ryzen 9 7900X is ranked 14th with a score of 27,731.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-6700K
33.1227% of 121.53
Ryzen 9 7900X53% better
50.5142% of 121.53

The Ryzen 9 7900X has 53% better value for the money than the Core i7-6700K for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-6700K is ranked 109th with a performance per dollar of 33.12, and the Ryzen 9 7900X is ranked 47th with a performance per dollar of 50.51.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-6700K or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Ryzen 7 9700X30,757+174%
Core i5-13600K30,419+171%
Ryzen 9 7900X27,731+147%
Ryzen 7 5800X3D27,236+143%
Core i7-1270027,022+141%
Ryzen 5 2600X12,074+8%
Core i7-8086K11,554+3%
Core i7-6700K11,228
Ryzen 5 160011,164-1%
Core i7-4790K10,886-3%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-6700K or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Ryzen 9 7950X3D52.92+60%
Ryzen 7 5800X52.79+59%
Ryzen 9 7900X50.51+53%
Ryzen 9 7950X50.42+52%
Core i9-1290046.85+41%
Core i7-9700K38.07+15%
Core i7-377034.18+3%
Core i7-6700K33.12
Core i7-670032.45-2%
Core i7-4790K31.1-6%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
11,228
27,731
(+146.98%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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15,959.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
880
4,820.5
(+447.78%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
177.5
323
(+81.97%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,946
17,964
(+263.2%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,507
2,957
(+96.22%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
8,929
51,843
(+480.61%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,505
4,264
(+70.22%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size14 nm5 nm
Transistors--13,140 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
SeriesCore i7Ryzen 9
MicroarchitectureSkylakeZen 4
CodenameSkylakeRaphael
Memory SupportDDR3, DDR4DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoYes

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
Cores412
Threads824
Clock Speed4.0 GHz4.7 GHz
Turbo Clock4.2 GHz5.6 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier40.0x47.0x
Multiplier UnlockedYesYes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB
L3 Cache8 MB64 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
SocketIntel Socket 1151AMD Socket AM5
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x24
Thermal Design Power (TDP)91 W170 W
Package Power Tracking (PPT)--230 W
Tcase Max64 °C47 °C
TJ Max--100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-6700KRyzen 9 7900X
Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530Radeon Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, ABM, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, EPT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, MPX, SGX, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, SMEP, TBT 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XFR 2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.