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Intel Core i7 6700K
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See full details | Intel Xeon E5 2643 v2 vs Core i7 6700K |
![]() | Much more l2 cache 2.5 MB | ![]() | Much more l3 cache 25 MB |
![]() | Much more l3 cache per core 4.17 MB/core | ![]() | More threads 20 |
![]() | Is unlocked Yes | ![]() | Has a built-in GPU Yes |
![]() | Higher clock speed 4 GHz | ![]() | Higher turbo clock speed 4.2 GHz |
Performance | |
Benchmark performance using all cores | |
PCMark 8 Home 3.0 Accelerated, PassMark and 1 more |
Single-core Performance | |
Individual core benchmark performance | |
PassMark (Single Core), Geekbench 3 Single Core and 1 more |
Integrated Graphics | |
Integrated GPU performance for graphics | |
Sky Diver and Cloud Gate |
Integrated Graphics (OpenCL) | |
Integrated GPU performance for parallel computing | |
CompuBench 1.5 Bitcoin mining and 4 more |
Performance per Watt | |
How efficiently does the processor use electricity? | |
Sky Diver, Cloud Gate, CompuBench 1.5 Bitcoin mining and 11 more |
Value | |
Are you paying a premium for performance? | |
Sky Diver, Cloud Gate, CompuBench 1.5 Bitcoin mining and 11 more |
9.1 | CPUBoss Score |
Combination of all six facets | |
Winner |
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Much more l2 cache | 2.5 MB | vs | 1 MB | 2.5x more l2 cache; more data can be stored in the l2 cache for quick access later | |||
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Much more l3 cache | 25 MB | vs | 8 MB | Around 3.2x more l3 cache; more data can be stored in the l3 cache for quick access later | |||
Much more l3 cache per core | 4.17 MB/core | vs | 2 MB/core | More than 2x more l3 cache per core | |||
More threads | 20 | vs | 8 | 12 more threads | |||
Much better performance per watt | 10.7 pt/W | vs | 3.49 pt/W | More than 3x better performance per watt | |||
Supports more CPUs in SMP configuration | 2 | vs | 1 | Twice as many CPUs in SMP configuration | |||
Supports more RAM | 786,432 MB | vs | 65,536 MB | Supports 12x more RAM | |||
Supports trusted computing | Yes | vs | No | Somewhat common; Allows for safer, more reliable computing | |||
More cores | 6 | vs | 4 | 2 more cores; run more applications at once | |||
Higher Maximum operating temperature | 74 °C | vs | 64 °C | More than 15% higher Maximum operating temperature | |||
More l2 cache per core | 0.42 MB/core | vs | 0.25 MB/core | More than 65% more l2 cache per core | |||
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Is unlocked | Yes | vs | No | Somewhat common; An unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking | |||
Has a built-in GPU | Yes | vs | No | Somewhat common; A separate graphics adapter is not required | |||
Higher clock speed | 4 GHz | vs | 3.5 GHz | Around 15% higher clock speed | |||
Higher turbo clock speed | 4.2 GHz | vs | 3.8 GHz | More than 10% higher turbo clock speed | |||
Significantly newer manufacturing process | 14 nm | vs | 22 nm | A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor | |||
Much better geekbench 3 single core score | 4,510 | vs | 2,757 | Around 65% better geekbench 3 single core score | |||
Much lower typical power consumption | 73.94W | vs | 105.63W | 30% lower typical power consumption | |||
Significantly better overclocked clock speed (Air) | 4.61 GHz | vs | 3.57 GHz | Around 30% better overclocked clock speed (Air) | |||
Better geekbench 3 Multi-Core score | 17,583 | vs | 16,602 | More than 5% better geekbench 3 Multi-Core score | |||
Much lower annual home energy cost | 21.92 $/year | vs | 31.32 $/year | 30% lower annual home energy cost | |||
Much lower annual commercial energy cost | 79.72 $/year | vs | 113.88 $/year | More than 30% lower annual commercial energy cost | |||
Better overclocked clock speed (Water) | 4.77 GHz | vs | 4.07 GHz | More than 15% better overclocked clock speed (Water) |
summary | Xeon E5 2643 v2 | vs | Core i7 6700K |
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Clock speed | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz | |
Turbo clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 4.2 GHz | |
Cores | Hexa core | Quad core | |
Is unlocked | No | Yes | |
features | |||
Has a NX bit | Yes | Yes | |
Supports trusted computing | Yes | No | |
Has virtualization support | Yes | Yes | |
Instruction set extensions | |||
SSE2 | |||
MMX | |||
SSE4 | |||
AVX | |||
SSE3 | |||
SSE | |||
SSE4.1 | |||
SSE4.2 | |||
Supplemental SSE3 | |||
AES | |||
AVX 2.0 | |||
Supports dynamic frequency scaling | Yes | Yes | |
power consumption | |||
TDP | 130W | 91W | |
Annual home energy cost | 31.32 $/year | 21.92 $/year | |
Annual commercial energy cost | 113.88 $/year | 79.72 $/year | |
Performance per watt | 10.7 pt/W | 3.49 pt/W | |
Typical power consumption | 105.63W | 73.94W | |
bus | |||
Architecture | QPI | FSB | |
Number of links | 2 | 0 | |
Transfer rate | 8,000 MT/s | 8,000 MT/s |
details | Xeon E5 2643 v2 | vs | Core i7 6700K |
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Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 | |
Threads | 20 | 8 | |
L2 cache | 2.5 MB | 1 MB | |
L2 cache per core | 0.42 MB/core | 0.25 MB/core | |
L3 cache | 25 MB | 8 MB | |
L3 cache per core | 4.17 MB/core | 2 MB/core | |
Manufacture process | 22 nm | 14 nm | |
Max CPUs | 2 | 1 | |
Operating temperature | Unknown - 74°C | Unknown - 64°C | |
overclocking | |||
Overclocked clock speed | 3.57 GHz | 4.61 GHz | |
Overclocked clock speed (Water) | 4.07 GHz | 4.77 GHz | |
Overclocked clock speed (Air) | 3.57 GHz | 4.61 GHz | |
integrated graphics | |||
GPU | None | GPU | |
Label | N/A | Intel® HD Graphics 530 | |
Number of displays supported | N/A | 3 | |
GPU clock speed | N/A | 350 MHz | |
Turbo clock speed | N/A | 1,150 MHz | |
memory controller | |||
Memory controller | Built-in | Built-in | |
Memory type | |||
DDR3L-1600 | |||
DDR3 | |||
Channels | Quad Channel | Dual Channel | |
Supports ECC | Yes | No | |
Maximum bandwidth | 25,600 MB/s | 25,600 MB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 786,432 MB | 65,536 MB |
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