Intel Core i7-6700K vs AMD Phenom II X4 810

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Intel Core i7-6700K or Intel Core i7-6700K – 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 i7-6700K 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.
The AMD Phenom II X4 810 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 810, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6700K Name AMD Phenom II X4 810
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Phenom II
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD Phenom II X4 810 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 810 is 2.6 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 Threads 4
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Phenom II X4 810 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode VP9 --
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6700K 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Phenom II X4 810 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2009
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
Skylake S Architecture Deneb (K10)
14 nm Technology 45 nm
LGA 1151 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
420 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
17028
17028
AMD Phenom II X4 810
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
4862
4862

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4757
4757
AMD Phenom II X4 810
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1388
1388

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4459
4459
AMD Phenom II X4 810
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1231
1231

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
888
888
AMD Phenom II X4 810
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
263
263