Intel Core i7-11700K vs Intel Core i7-6700K
47.9Single-core30.7
46.8Multi-core27
47.4Gamingspec-based25.6
15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-11700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-11700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 47.3 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+20) and single-core (+17). 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 i7-11700K
- Stronger single-core score: 48 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 47 vs 27
- 300% higher L2 cache: 4 MB vs 1 MB
- 200% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 15,000 vs 5,000
- 178% higher PassMark: 24,700 vs 8,900
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- 11% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $399
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 91 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 251 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz | 4 GHz+11% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz+19% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 16 MB+100% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 750 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | 1,300 MHz | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4+33% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-11700K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+27%Bottom 45% | 1,420Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,600+106%Bottom 49% | 4,650Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,550+42%Bottom 47% | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 15,000+200%Top 47% | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 24,700+178%Bottom 45% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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