AMD Ryzen 5 3400G vs Intel Core i7-6700
27.6Single-core26.8
27.2Multi-core25.8
25.6Gamingspec-based24.4
8 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3400G1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G scores 26.9 against 25.8 for Intel Core i7-6700. Pick by the categories that matter to you — AMD Ryzen 5 3400G edges ahead in multi-core and single-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
- 100% higher L2 cache: 2 MB vs 1 MB
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- 14% higher PassMark: 9,151 vs 8,033
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $303
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700
- 100% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+9% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz+5% | 4 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Radeon RX Vega 11 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,400 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark | 9,151+14%Bottom 14% | 8,033Bottom 10% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,304+1%Bottom 14% | 2,274Bottom 13% |
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