Intel Core i7 6700 3-core LGA1151
Intel
55 Overall Score
vs
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
SMC
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 6700 3-core LGA1151
78 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The Intel Core i7-6700 is widely praised for its strong performance, low power consumption, and value compared to the K-series, making it a great choice for non-overclockers. Users upgrading from older CPUs report significant speed gains, though some note the platform upgrade cost and lack of included cooler in OEM versions. A few negative experiences include a DOA unit and concerns about DDR3 compatibility, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Strong performance
- Low power consumption (65W)
- Good value vs K-series
- Easy to install
- Reliable
Cons
- Platform upgrade cost
- No cooler in OEM version
- DDR3 not officially supported
- DOA risk in shipping
- Small improvement over previous gen
Performance 8
Value for money 6
Power consumption 5
Overclocking suitability 4
Cooler included 4
Platform compatibility 5
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Efficiency
Gaming
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6700 | SMC EPYC 9555P | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | EPYC |
| Model | 6700 | 9555P |
| Codename | Skylake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 64★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 64★ |
| Threads | ||
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 64★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AMD Socket SP5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 65★ | 360 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 400★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 6700 3-core LGA1151
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong platform (65th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
SMC EPYC 9555P 64-core AMD Socket SP5
- Strong multi thread (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ai (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong platform (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: SMC EPYC 9555P
Scores 76 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 27 specs.