Intel Core i7-9700K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-9700K and Intel Core i7-6700K 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 i7-9700K
- CPU is newer: launch date 3 year(s) 1 month(s) later
- 4 more cores, run more applications at once: 8 vs 4
- Around 17% higher clock speed: 4.90 GHz vs 4.20 GHz
- Around 56% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 64°C
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x 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 15% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2874 vs 2505
- Around 62% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 14452 vs 8935
- Around 14% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1306 vs 1148
- Around 66% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 7386 vs 4458
- Around 81% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5855 vs 3231
- Around 48% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 9.136 vs 6.186
- Around 93% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 195.695 vs 101.6
- Around 49% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 1.105 vs 0.743
- Around 85% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 5.449 vs 2.939
- 2.1x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 15.67 vs 7.351
- Around 23% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2156 vs 1760
- Around 23% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2156 vs 1760
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | October 2018 vs 5 August 2015 |
Number of cores | 8 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 4.90 GHz vs 4.20 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 64°C |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) vs 256 KB |
L2 cache | 256K (per core) vs 1 MB |
L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) vs 8 MB |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB vs 64 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2874 vs 2505 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 14452 vs 8935 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1306 vs 1148 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7386 vs 4458 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5855 vs 3231 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.136 vs 6.186 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 195.695 vs 101.6 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.105 vs 0.743 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.449 vs 2.939 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 15.67 vs 7.351 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2156 vs 1760 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2156 vs 1760 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6700K
- Around 4% lower typical power consumption: 91 Watt vs 95 Watt
- 2.9x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3294 vs 1155
- Around 63% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3360 vs 2066
- 2.9x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3294 vs 1155
- Around 63% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3360 vs 2066
Specifications (specs) | |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt vs 95 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3294 vs 1155 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3360 vs 2066 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3294 vs 1155 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3360 vs 2066 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-9700K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6700K
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) |
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Name | Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2874 | 2505 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 14452 | 8935 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1306 | 1148 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 7386 | 4458 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5855 | 3231 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 9.136 | 6.186 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 195.695 | 101.6 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 1.105 | 0.743 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 5.449 | 2.939 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 15.67 | 7.351 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2156 | 1760 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 1155 | 3294 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2066 | 3360 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2156 | 1760 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 1155 | 3294 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2066 | 3360 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i7-9700K | Intel Core i7-6700K | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | October 2018 | 5 August 2015 |
Place in performance rating | 1375 | 1346 |
Price now | $409.99 | $316.99 |
Processor Number | i7-9700K | i7-6700K |
Series | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
Status | Launched | Discontinued |
Value for money (0-100) | 12.64 | 10.33 |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch price (MSRP) | $339 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.60 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB |
L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 8 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 64°C |
Maximum frequency | 4.90 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 4 |
Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
Unlocked | ||
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Memory |
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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 |
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Device ID | 0x3E98 | 0x1912 |
Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.15 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 | 1.15 GHz | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
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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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 | 91 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | PCG 2015D (130W) |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
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 | 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) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
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 | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) |