Intel Core i7-6700K vs AMD Ryzen 7 2800H

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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 Ryzen 7 2800H features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 7 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-6700K Name AMD Ryzen 7 2800H
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 7
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000H
 
 

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 Ryzen 7 2800H has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
4.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 8
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
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 Ryzen 7 2800H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 7 2800H uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.3 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 704
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 11
9 Generation 8
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 / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-3200
 
 

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 45 W watts.
None TDP up 35 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
91 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 54 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 Ryzen 7 2800H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2018
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Skylake S Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket FP5
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 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4459
4459
AMD Ryzen 7 2800H
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3088
3088

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1151
1151
AMD Ryzen 7 2800H
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
734
734