Intel Core i5-8600K vs Intel Core i7-6700T

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-8600K and Intel Core i7-6700T 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).

Intel Core i5-8600K

Intel Core i7-6700T

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-8600K

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
Around 19% higher clock speed: 4.30 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
Around 52% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 66°C
Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
Around 26% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2590 vs 2063
Around 42% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10196 vs 7193
Around 36% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1236 vs 908
Around 64% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5553 vs 3381
Around 3% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 40.046 vs 38.963
Around 30% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 4.733 vs 3.628
Around 41% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2054 vs 1457
Around 38% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3656 vs 2650
Around 41% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2054 vs 1457
Around 38% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3656 vs 2650

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	5 January 2017 vs 1 September 2015
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	6 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.30 GHz vs 3.60 GHz
Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 66°C
L1 cache	384 KB vs 256 KB
L2 cache	1.5 MB vs 1 MB
L3 cache	9 MB vs 6 MB
Maximum memory size	128 GB vs 64 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2590 vs 2063
PassMark - CPU mark	10196 vs 7193
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1236 vs 908
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	5553 vs 3381
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	40.046 vs 38.963
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	4.733 vs 3.628
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2054 vs 1457
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3656 vs 2650
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2054 vs 1457
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3656 vs 2650

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6700T

2 more threads: 8 vs 6
2.7x lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 95 Watt
Around 41% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 128.683 vs 91.178
Around 51% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.365 vs 0.903
Around 85% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 24.057 vs 13.018
2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4934 vs 2110
2.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4934 vs 2110

Specifications (specs)
Number of threads	8 vs 6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 95 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	128.683 vs 91.178
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	1.365 vs 0.903
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	24.057 vs 13.018
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4934 vs 2110
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4934 vs 2110

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-8600K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6700T

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2590

2063

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

10196

7193

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1236

908

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

5553

3381

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

40.046

38.963

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

91.178

128.683

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.903

1.365

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4.733

3.628

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

13.018

24.057

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2054

1457

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3656

2650

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2110

4934

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2054

1457

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3656

2650

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2110

4934

Name	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-6700T
PassMark - Single thread mark	2590	2063
PassMark - CPU mark	10196	7193
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1236	908
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	5553	3381
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	4162
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	40.046	38.963
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	91.178	128.683
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.903	1.365
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	4.733	3.628
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	13.018	24.057
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2054	1457
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3656	2650
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	2110	4934
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2054	1457
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3656	2650
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	2110	4934

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-8600K	Intel Core i7-6700T
Essentials
Architecture codename	Coffee Lake	Skylake
Launch date	5 January 2017	1 September 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$258	$303
Place in performance rating	1171	1165
Price now	$379.48	$349
Processor Number	i5-8600K	i7-6700T
Series	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status	Launched	Launched
Value for money (0-100)	9.93	7.63
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.60 GHz	2.80 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3	8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache	384 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	1.5 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	9 MB	6 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	66 °C
Maximum core temperature	100°C	66°C
Maximum frequency	4.30 GHz	3.60 GHz
Number of cores	6	4
Number of threads	6	8
Unlocked
Die size		122 mm
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	41.6 GB/s	34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size	128 GB	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2666	DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Graphics
Device ID	0x3E92	0x1912
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.15 GHz	1.10 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® UHD Graphics 630	Intel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics max frequency		1.1 GHz
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	3	3
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
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
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1151	FCLGA1151
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 Watt	35 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015D (130W)	PCG 2015A (35W)
Peripherals
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	1S Only
Security & Reliability
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)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot
Advanced Technologies
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
Virtualization
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)