Intel Core i7-7700K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Around 7% higher clock speed: 4.50 GHz vs 4.20 GHz
- Around 56% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 64°C
- Around 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2710 vs 2504
- Around 8% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 9631 vs 8939
- Around 8% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1239 vs 1148
- Around 7% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 4751 vs 4458
- Around 7% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 3469 vs 3231
- Around 5% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 6.484 vs 6.186
- Around 4% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 105.712 vs 101.6
- Around 10% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.816 vs 0.743
- Around 9% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.196 vs 2.939
- Around 10% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 8.073 vs 7.351
- Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 2080 vs 1760
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 4346 vs 3294
- 2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 7222 vs 3360
- Around 18% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 2080 vs 1760
- Around 32% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 4346 vs 3294
- 2.1x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 7222 vs 3360
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 vs 5 August 2015 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.50 GHz vs 4.20 GHz |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 64°C |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2710 vs 2504 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9631 vs 8939 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1239 vs 1148 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4751 vs 4458 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3469 vs 3231 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.484 vs 6.186 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 105.712 vs 101.6 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.816 vs 0.743 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.196 vs 2.939 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 8.073 vs 7.351 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2080 vs 1760 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4346 vs 3294 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7222 vs 3360 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2080 vs 1760 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4346 vs 3294 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7222 vs 3360 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7700K
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6700K
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| Name | Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2710 | 2504 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 9631 | 8939 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1239 | 1148 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4751 | 4458 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 3469 | 3231 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 6.484 | 6.186 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 105.712 | 101.6 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.816 | 0.743 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.196 | 2.939 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 8.073 | 7.351 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 2080 | 1760 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 4346 | 3294 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 7222 | 3360 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 2080 | 1760 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 4346 | 3294 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 7222 | 3360 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i7-7700K | Intel Core i7-6700K | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Kaby Lake | Skylake |
| Launch date | 3 January 2017 | 5 August 2015 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $339 | $339 |
| Place in performance rating | 987 | 1343 |
| Price now | $354.49 | $316.99 |
| Processor Number | i7-7700K | i7-6700K |
| Series | 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors | 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Discontinued |
| Value for money (0-100) | 10.00 | 10.33 |
| Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 4.20 GHz | 4.00 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 | 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 | 4.50 GHz | 4.20 GHz |
| Number of cores | 4 | 4 |
| Number of QPI Links | 0 | 0 |
| Number of threads | 8 | 8 |
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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 | DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s | |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x5912 | 0x1912 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.15 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Graphics max frequency | 1.15 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® 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 | 37.5mm x 37.5mm |
| Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA1151 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 91 Watt | 91 Watt |
| Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | PCG 2015D (130W) |
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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| 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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