Intel Core i7-6700T vs Intel Core i5-6600

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Intel Core i7-6700T or Intel Core i7-6700T – 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 i7-6700T 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 i7-6700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6700T Name Intel Core i5-6600
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6700T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700T is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.8 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
8 Threads 4
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700T 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 Intel Core i5-6600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9 Generation 9
1.1 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
Decode VP9 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6700T 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 Intel Core i5-6600 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 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
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 250 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
12707
12707
Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
12099
12099

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
4141
4141
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4060
4060

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4120
4120
Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3741
3741

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3411
3411
Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
3167
3167

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
2917
2917
Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
2614
2614

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1935
1935
Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1586
1586

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1811
1811
Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1411
1411

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
1041
1041
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1005
1005

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
663
663
Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
597
597

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
381
381
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
350
350

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6600
4C 4T @ 3.3 GHz
166
166
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
154
154