Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
Intel
55 Overall Score
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CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
CG CHIPS GATE
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
82 out of 100 high confidence 35 reviews
The Intel Core i7-6700 is widely praised for its solid performance, low power consumption, and value compared to the K-series. Users appreciate its speed for everyday tasks, gaming, and productivity, though some note the lack of overclocking and the need for a platform upgrade. A few mention the stock cooler is adequate for non-overclockers, and one DOA incident was quickly resolved.
Pros
- Solid performance
- Low power consumption
- Good value for money
- Fast for everyday tasks
- Adequate stock cooler
Cons
- No overclocking support
- Requires platform upgrade
- Stock cooler not for overclocking
- DDR3 not officially supported
- DOA risk in shipping
Performance 8
Value for money 6
Power consumption 5
Overclocking 4
Stock cooler 4
Platform compatibility 3
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Server
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6700 | CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | EPYC |
| Model | 6700 | 7443 |
| Codename | Skylake | Milan |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 7★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 24★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 24★ |
| Threads | 8 | 48★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AMD Socket SP3 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | ||
| TDP | 65★ | 200 |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | — |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
- Strong platform (66th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443 24-core AMD Socket SP3
- Strong ai (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong efficiency (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong platform (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Verdict
Winner: CG CHIPS GATE EPYC 7443
Scores 74 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.