Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 5 5600X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare overall performance, cache sizes, RAM, power efficiency, architecture, but also other key features of both processors and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the processor that best fits your needs and expectations.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Type Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA1440 Socket Socket AM4
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 7 nm
Thermal Design Power 45 W 65 W
Thermal Specification 100 °C -
PCI Express Revision 3.0 4.0
PCI Express Configurations 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 -
PCI Express Lanes Qty 16 -
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Trusted Execution Technology, streaming SIMD extensions 4.1, streaming SIMD extensions 4.2, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel AES New Instructions (AES-NI), Thermal Monitoring Technologies, Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d), Intel vPro Technology, Idle States, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), Intel Identity Protection Technology, Intel Secure Key, Intel Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (AVX2.0), Intel TSX-NI, Intel OS Guard, Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX), Intel Memory Protection Extensions (MPX) AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD Ryzen VR-Ready Premium, AMD StoreMI Technology
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Number of Threads 8 threads 12 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 2.8 GHz 3.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 8 MB 32 MB
Cache Memory Details Smart Cache - 8 MB L3 - 32 MB
L2 - 3 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 6820EQ (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Type Intel HD Graphics 530 -
Base Frequency 350 MHz -
Max Dynamic Frequency 1 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 6820EQ (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Included Accessories - AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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