Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
39.9Single-core30.7
42Multi-core27
48Gamingspec-based25.6
13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-10700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 42.9 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+15) and single-core (+9). 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 Intel Core i7-10700K
- Stronger single-core score: 40 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 27
- 160% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 13,000 vs 5,000
- 119% higher PassMark: 19,500 vs 8,900
- 100% higher cores: 8 vs 4
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 91 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz | 4 GHz+5% |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz+21% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670+18%Bottom 38% | 1,420Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600+85%Bottom 43% | 4,650Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300+19%Bottom 33% | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000+160%Bottom 49% | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 19,500+119%Bottom 34% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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