Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
Intel
56 Overall Score
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Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
Dell
52 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
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Ai Llm
Efficiency
Productivity
Gaming
Server
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6700 | Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Xeon |
| Model | 6700 | 5-2637 V2 |
| Codename | Skylake | Turin |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14 | 4★ |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 4 | 32★ |
| P-cores | 4 | 48★ |
| Threads | 8 | 64★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1 | 48★ |
| L3 Cache | ||
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1151 | Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462) |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 64★ |
| TDP | 65★ | 200 |
| Max Turbo Power | — | 350★ |
| Unlocked | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 530 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong affordability (79th percentile)
- Strong platform (66th percentile)
- Strong single thread (65th percentile)
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
- Strong ai (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (77th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Intel Core i7 6700 4-core LGA 1151
Dell Xeon E5-2637 V2 32-core Socket A/Socket 462 (PGA 462)
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i7 6700
Scores 56 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 27 specs.
