Intel Core i7-6700 vs AMD A10-7870K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-6700 and AMD A10-7870K 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 i7-6700

AMD A10-7870K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6700

CPU is newer: launch date 3 month(s) later
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 28 nm
Around 46% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 95 Watt
Around 51% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2289 vs 1515
2.3x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8075 vs 3465
Around 91% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 978 vs 512
2.4x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3792 vs 1581
Around 15% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 5.51 vs 4.777
6.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 87.719 vs 14.063
3.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.699 vs 0.195
Around 30% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 6.707 vs 5.143
Around 62% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3081 vs 1897
Around 62% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3081 vs 1897

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	5 August 2015 vs May 2015
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 28 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 95 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2289 vs 1515
PassMark - CPU mark	8075 vs 3465
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	978 vs 512
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3792 vs 1581
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.51 vs 4.777
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	87.719 vs 14.063
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.699 vs 0.195
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.707 vs 5.143
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3081 vs 1897
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3081 vs 1897

Reasons to consider the AMD A10-7870K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 2% higher clock speed: 4.1 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
Around 2% higher maximum core temperature: 72.40°C vs 71°C
4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
11.8x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 32.901 vs 2.778
Around 21% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2085 vs 1719
Around 16% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 4904 vs 4216
Around 21% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2085 vs 1719
Around 16% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 4904 vs 4216

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	4.1 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
Maximum core temperature	72.40°C vs 71°C
L2 cache	4 MB vs 1 MB
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	32.901 vs 2.778
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	2085 vs 1719
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4904 vs 4216
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	2085 vs 1719
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4904 vs 4216

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-6700
CPU 2: AMD A10-7870K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2289

1515

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

8075

3465

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

978

512

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

3792

1581

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

5.51

4.777

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

87.719

14.063

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.699

0.195

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.778

32.901

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6.707

5.143

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1719

2085

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3081

1897

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4216

4904

GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

1719

2085

GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

3081

1897

GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)

CPU 1

CPU 2

4216

4904

Name	Intel Core i7-6700	AMD A10-7870K
PassMark - Single thread mark	2289	1515
PassMark - CPU mark	8075	3465
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	978	512
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	3792	1581
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	2838
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	5.51	4.777
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	87.719	14.063
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.699	0.195
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.778	32.901
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	6.707	5.143
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1719	2085
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3081	1897
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	4216	4904
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1719	2085
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3081	1897
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	4216	4904

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-6700	AMD A10-7870K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Skylake	Kaveri
Launch date	5 August 2015	May 2015
Launch price (MSRP)	$303	$120
Place in performance rating	1401	1402
Price now	$340.56	$249.99
Processor Number	i7-6700
Series	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops
Status	Launched
Value for money (0-100)	8.66	6.44
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Family		AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB		AD787KXDJCBOX
OPN Tray		AD787KXDI44JC
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.40 GHz	3.9 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache	256 KB	256 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	28 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	74 °C
Maximum core temperature	71°C	72.40°C
Maximum frequency	4.00 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of threads	8	4
Compute Cores		12
Die size		246 mm
Number of GPU cores		8
Transistor count		1178 million
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	2
Maximum memory bandwidth	34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size	64 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V	DDR3
Supported memory frequency		2133 MHz
Graphics
Device ID	0x1912
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	866 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory	64 GB
Processor graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 530	AMD Radeon R7 Graphics
Enduro
iGPU core count		512
Number of pipelines		512
Switchable graphics
Unified Video Decoder (UVD)
Video Codec Engine (VCE)
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over VGA	N / A
Max resolution over WiDi	1080p
Graphics API support
DirectX	12	12
OpenGL	4.5
Vulkan
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported	FCLGA1151	FM2+
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	95 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015C (65W)
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability	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 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
AMD App Acceleration
AMD Elite Experiences
AMD HD3D technology
AMD Mantle API
DualGraphics
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC)
FreeSync
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA)
Out-of-band client management
PowerGating
PowerNow
PowerTune
System Image Stability
TrueAudio
VirusProtect
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)
IOMMU 2.0