Intel Core i5-7600K vs Intel Core i7-6700HQ
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-7600K and Intel Core i7-6700HQ processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-7600K
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- Around 20% higher clock speed: 4.20 GHz vs 3.50 GHz
- Around 33% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- Around 33% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2543 vs 1913
- Around 4% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 6812 vs 6525
- Around 46% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1169 vs 800
- Around 25% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3827 vs 3068
- Around 15% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 2675 vs 2333
- Around 21% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 87.113 vs 72.208
- Around 18% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.661 vs 2.259
- Around 31% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 7.129 vs 5.44
- Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4291 vs 3086
- Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 7595 vs 4520
- Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4291 vs 3086
- Around 68% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 7595 vs 4520
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 vs 1 September 2015 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz vs 3.50 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB vs 6 MB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2543 vs 1913 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6812 vs 6525 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1169 vs 800 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3827 vs 3068 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2675 vs 2333 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 87.113 vs 72.208 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.661 vs 2.259 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.129 vs 5.44 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4291 vs 3086 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7595 vs 4520 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4291 vs 3086 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7595 vs 4520 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6700HQ
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- 2x lower typical power consumption: 45 Watt vs 91 Watt
- Around 6% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 4.488 vs 4.244
- Around 7% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.551 vs 0.516
- Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1555 vs 1441
- Around 8% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1555 vs 1441
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt vs 91 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.488 vs 4.244 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.551 vs 0.516 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1555 vs 1441 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1555 vs 1441 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-7600K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6700HQ
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| Name | Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-6700HQ |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2543 | 1913 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 6812 | 6525 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1169 | 800 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 3827 | 3068 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 2675 | 2333 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 4.244 | 4.488 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 87.113 | 72.208 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.516 | 0.551 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.661 | 2.259 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 7.129 | 5.44 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1441 | 1555 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4291 | 3086 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7595 | 4520 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1441 | 1555 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4291 | 3086 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7595 | 4520 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i5-7600K | Intel Core i7-6700HQ | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 | 1 September 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $242 | $378 |
| Place in performance rating | 1101 | 1494 |
| Price now | $250.99 | $378 |
| Processor Number | i5-7600K | i7-6700HQ |
| Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.71 | 6.34 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 3.80 GHz | 2.60 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
| L1 cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.20 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
| Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
| Unlocked | ||
| Die size | 122 mm | |
Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2133/2400, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V | DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5912 | 0x191B |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.05 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 630 | Intel® HD Graphics 530 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
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| eDP | ||
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| Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@24Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
| Max resolution over VGA | N / A | |
| Max resolution over WiDi | 1080p | |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | 42mm x 28mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCBGA1440 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt | 45 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015C (65W) | |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W | |
Peripherals |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 |
| Scalability | 1S Only | |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Secure Boot | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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