Intel Core i7-6900K vs Intel Core i3-4340TE

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Intel Core i7-6900K or Intel Core i7-6900K – 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 i7-6900K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i7-6900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4340TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i7-6900K Name Intel Core i3-4340TE
6 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6900K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4340TE is 2.6 GHz
16 Threads 4
8 CPU Cores 2
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6900K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4340TE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 11.1
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Technology 22 nm
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Generation 7.5
-- Execution units 20
-- Shaders 160
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 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.
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6900K 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Skylake S Architecture Haswell S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1150
-- Release price --
20.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)