Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. Compare dimensions, performance, cache memory, number of cores, clock speed, RAM, power efficiency and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right CPU for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the processor that will best fit your needs.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Type Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1151 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 91 W 65 W
Thermal Specification - 90 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 4.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 24
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Fast Memory Access, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel My WiFi Technology, Intel Anti-Theft Technology, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel TSX-NI, Intel OS Guard AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology, "Zen 3" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Number of Threads 8 threads 16 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 8 MB 32 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 8 MB L3 - 32 MB
L2 - 4 MB
L1 - 512 KB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Type Intel HD Graphics 530 -
Base Frequency 350 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1.15 GHz -
Max Supported Memory Size 64 GB -
Max Supported Resolution 4096x2304@24Hz (HDMI), 4096x2304@60Hz (eDP), 4096x2304@60Hz (DP) -
Features Intel Clear Video Technology, Intel Clear Video HD Technology, InTRU 3D Technology, Intel Quick Sync Video, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Intel Insider, Triple Display Capable -
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 6700K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
Service & Support Limited warranty - 3 years -
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