Intel Core i7-6800K vs Intel Core i3-2357M

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Intel Core i7-6800K or Intel Core i7-6800K – 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 i7-6800K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6800K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-2357M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-2357M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
6 Generation 2
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i7-6800K Name Intel Core i3-2357M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6800K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6800K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-2357M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-2357M is 1.3 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
12 Threads 4
6x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
6 CPU Cores 2
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6800K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-2357M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-2357M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 32 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Generation 6
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Execution units 12
-- Shaders 96
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
4 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 17 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6800K 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 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-2357M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Skylake S Architecture Sandy Bridge H
LGA 2011-3 Socket BGA 1023
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
15.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
628 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2011
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)