AMD Ryzen 5 3400G vs Intel Core i7-6700K
27.6Single-core30.7
27.2Multi-core27
25.6Gamingspec-based25.6
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 5 3400G3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: AMD Ryzen 5 3400G scores 26.9 against 27.8 for Intel Core i7-6700K. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-6700K edges ahead in 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
- 29% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 91 W
- 14% lower process: 12 nm vs 14 nm
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- Stronger single-core score: 31 vs 28
- 100% higher L3 cache: 8 MB vs 4 MB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | — | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 5 3400G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,420Bottom 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,650Bottom 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 5,000Bottom 12% |
| PassMark | 9,151+2%Bottom 14% | 8,933Bottom 14% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 2,304Bottom 13% | 2,494+8%Bottom 19% |
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