AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-6700K
28.4Single-core30.7
37.2Multi-core27
43Gamingspec-based25.6
14 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X wins this desktop processor face-off, 36 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+10). Intel Core i7-6700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Stronger multi-core score: 37 vs 27
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 110% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 10,500 vs 5,000
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 13% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 105 W
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,420 vs 1,255
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 12 nm+14% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 91 W+13% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | 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 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+50% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 1,420+13%Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600+42%Bottom 32% | 4,650Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120+3%Bottom 19% | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500+110%Bottom 39% | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 17,600+98%Bottom 30% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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