Intel Core i7-6700K vs AMD A10-6700T

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

AMD A10-6700T

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6700K

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 11 month(s) later
Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
4 more threads: 8 vs 4
Around 20% higher clock speed: 4.20 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 32 nm SOI
Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 94% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2504 vs 1290
3.9x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 8929 vs 2299
Around 1% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4458 vs 4423
Around 29% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.186 vs 4.788
Around 24% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.743 vs 0.601

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	5 August 2015 vs September 2013
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of threads	8 vs 4
Maximum frequency	4.20 GHz vs 3.5 GHz
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm vs 32 nm SOI
L1 cache	256 KB vs 192 KB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2504 vs 1290
PassMark - CPU mark	8929 vs 2299
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	4458 vs 4423
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	6.186 vs 4.788
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.743 vs 0.601

Reasons to consider the AMD A10-6700T

Around 11% higher maximum core temperature: 71.30°C vs 64°C
4x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
2x lower typical power consumption: 45 Watt vs 91 Watt
Around 70% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1957 vs 1148
2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 230.34 vs 101.6
5.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 15.083 vs 2.939
8.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 59.56 vs 7.351

Specifications (specs)
Maximum core temperature	71.30°C vs 64°C
L2 cache	4 MB vs 1 MB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 Watt vs 91 Watt
Benchmarks
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1957 vs 1148
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	230.34 vs 101.6
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	15.083 vs 2.939
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	59.56 vs 7.351

Compare benchmarks

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

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2504

1290

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

8929

2299

Geekbench 4 - Single Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

1148

1957

Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core

CPU 1

CPU 2

4458

4423

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

6.186

4.788

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

101.6

230.34

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

CPU 1

CPU 2

0.743

0.601

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

2.939

15.083

CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)

CPU 1

CPU 2

7.351

59.56

Name	Intel Core i7-6700K	AMD A10-6700T
PassMark - Single thread mark	2504	1290
PassMark - CPU mark	8929	2299
Geekbench 4 - Single Core	1148	1957
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core	4458	4423
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score	3242
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)	6.186	4.788
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)	101.6	230.34
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)	0.743	0.601
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)	2.939	15.083
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)	7.351	59.56
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	1760
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	3294
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	3360
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	1760
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	3294
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	3360

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-6700K	AMD A10-6700T
Essentials
Architecture codename	Skylake	Richland
Launch date	5 August 2015	September 2013
Launch price (MSRP)	$339
Place in performance rating	1297	1307
Price now	$316.99
Processor Number	i7-6700K
Series	6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	AMD A10-Series APU for Desktops
Status	Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)	10.33
Vertical segment	Desktop	Desktop
Family		AMD A-Series Processors
OPN PIB		AD670TYHHLBOX
OPN Tray		AD670TYHA44HL
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	4.00 GHz	2.5 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI3
L1 cache	256 KB	192 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	4 MB
L3 cache	8 MB
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	32 nm SOI
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	71 °C
Maximum core temperature	64°C	71.30°C
Maximum frequency	4.20 GHz	3.5 GHz
Number of cores	4	4
Number of QPI Links	0
Number of threads	8	4
Unlocked
Die size		246 mm
Transistor count		1178 million
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		1866 MHz
Graphics
Device ID	0x1912
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.15 GHz
Graphics max frequency	1.15 GHz	720 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 HD 8650D
Enduro
iGPU core count		384
Number of pipelines		384
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	11
OpenGL	4.5
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)	91 Watt	45 Watt
Thermal Solution	PCG 2015D (130W)
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	16
PCI Express revision	3.0	2.0
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
Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP)
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA)
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4)
PowerGating
PowerNow
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