AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-6700K
67.1Single-core30.7
53.5Multi-core27
48Gamingspec-based25.6
19 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G0 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.2 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+36) and multi-core (+27). 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 8700G
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 54 vs 27
- 700% higher L2 cache: 8 MB vs 1 MB
- 300% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 64 GB
- 242% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,100 vs 5,000
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2015 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 4 nm+71% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+5% | 4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+21% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+300% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570+81%Top 38% | 1,420Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000+180%Top 40% | 4,650Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790+64%Top 43% | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100+242%Top 36% | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 29,500+231%Top 41% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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