Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
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
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is widely praised for its exceptional performance in gaming, content creation, and multitasking, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. While it runs hot by default, most reviewers find that adjusting BIOS settings like PBO and thermal limits resolves this, and the CPU remains stable and powerful. The lack of an included cooler and the need for an AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM are common considerations, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Exceptional gaming performance
- Great for content creation
- Strong multitasking capabilities
- Good value for money
- Easy to install
Cons
- Runs hot by default
- No cooler included
- Requires AM5 motherboard and DDR5 RAM
- High power consumption (170W TDP)
- Motherboard prices high
Scores
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6700 | AMD Ryzen 9 7900X | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| Series | Core i7 | Ryzen 9 |
| Model | 6700 | 7900X |
| Codename | Skylake | Zen 4 |
| Class | desktop | desktop |
| Process | 14 | 5★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 12★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 12★ |
| Threads | 8 | 24★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 12★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 64★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | AM5 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 28★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 170 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 230★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | AMD Radeon Graphics |
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)
AMD Ryzen 9 7900X 12-core AM5
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong platform (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong single thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.