Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X

CPU Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) and AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. Compare overall performance, core and thread counts, cache memory, speed, power efficiency, dimensions, socket compatibility and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect CPU. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the processor that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

CPUs Specifications Comparison

Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) vs. AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Benchmark Chart
GENERAL Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Product Type Processor Processor
PROCESSOR Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Type Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
ARCHITECTURE
Processor Qty 1 1
Compatible Processor Socket LGA2011-v3 Socket Socket AM5
Manufacturing Process 14 nm 5 nm
Thermal Design Power 140 W 170 W
Thermal Specification - 95 °C
PCI Express Revision 3.0 4.0
PCI Express Lanes Qty 40 -
Architecture Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Hyper-Threading Technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Virtualization Technology, Intel 64 Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, 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 Smart Response Technology AMD Ryzen Master Utility, AMD EXPO Technology, AMD RyzenTechnologies, "Zen 4" Core Architecture
PERFORMANCE
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Number of Threads 16 threads 24 threads
Clock Speed (Frequency) 3.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.6 GHz
CACHE MEMORY
Cache 20 MB 64 MB
Cache Memory Details 20 MB L1 - 768 KB
L2 - 12 MB
L3 - 64 MB
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (GPU) Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Type - Radeon Graphics
Base Frequency - 400 MHz
Max Dynamic Frequency - 2.2 GHz
MISCELLANEOUS Intel Core i7 6900K (6th Gen) AMD Ryzen 9 7900X
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 3 years
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