Intel Core i7-4900MQ vs Intel Core i7-6700K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-4900MQ or Intel Core i7-4900MQ – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-4900MQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4900MQ, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 946 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-4900MQ Name Intel Core i7-6700K
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
4 Generation 6
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-4900MQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4900MQ is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-4900MQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4900MQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
11.1 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
20 Execution units 24
7.5 Generation 9
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-4900MQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2013 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell H Architecture Skylake S
22 nm Technology 14 nm
PGA 946 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
570 $ Release price 420 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
17028
17028
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
13050
13050

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4757
4757
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3560
3560

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4665
4665
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3839
3839

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4459
4459
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3268
3268

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
2313
2313
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1753
1753

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1064
1064

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
888
888
Intel Core i7-4900MQ
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
686
686