Intel Core i7 6700 3-core LGA1151
Intel
55 Overall Score
vs
Intel 5120
Intel
50 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
Intel 5120
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Productivity
Efficiency
Server
Gaming
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6700 | Intel 5120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 6700 | 5120 |
| Codename | Skylake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 14★ |
| P-cores | 4★ | — |
| Threads | 8 | 28★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 14★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 | 19.25★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4★ | — |
| Max Speed | No data | |
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | 64★ | — |
| ECC | ✗ | — |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 3647 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16★ | — |
| TDP | 65★ | 105 |
| 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)
Intel 5120
- Strong multi thread (74th percentile)
- Strong ai (74th percentile)
- Strong efficiency (73rd percentile)
- Below average platform (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 6700 3-core LGA11510.003score per dollar
vs
Intel 51200.001score per dollar
Intel Core i7 6700 3-core LGA1151 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 6700
Scores 55 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 26 specs.
