Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
Intel
56 Overall Score
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Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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40 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
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
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Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6700 | Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 3 |
| Model | 6700 | 1200 |
| Codename | Skylake | Zen |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 14 |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| P-cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8★ | 4 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 2★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 8 |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM4 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| TDP | 65★ | 270 |
| 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 platform (65th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
Ryzen 3 Dark Rock Pro 5 4-core AM4
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average efficiency (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 6700
Scores 56 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 26 specs.