Intel Core i7-5775C vs Intel Core i7-6700

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Intel Core i7-5775C or Intel Core i7-5775C – 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 i7-5775C features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5775C, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-6700 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 i7-6700, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5775C Name Intel Core i7-6700
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
5 Generation 6
Intel Core i 5000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5775C has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5775C is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-6700 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5775C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5775C uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-6700 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2015 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
48 Execution units 24
8 Generation 9
1.15 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
Decode 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
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5775C is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6700 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2015 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
Broadwell S Architecture Skylake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1150 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 350 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
16986
16986
Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
15655
15655

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4921
4921
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4601
4601

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4519
4519
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3978
3978

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4309
4309
Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
4009
4009

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3897
3897
Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
3801
3801

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2218
2218
Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
2094
2094

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
1291
1291
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1230
1230

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
816
816
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
774
774

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700
4C 8T @ 3.4 GHz
171
171
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
150
150