Core i7-6700TE vs Core i7-4820K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-4820K
2013
4 cores / 8 threads, 130 Watt
4.21
+6%

Core i7-4820K outperforms Core i7-6700TE by a small 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking13101360
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.130.15
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataIntel Core i7
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge-E (2013)Skylake (2015−2016)
Release date1 September 2013 (10 years ago)19 October 2015 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$399$303
Current price$202 (0.5x MSRP)$1384 (4.6x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-4820K has 653% better value for money than i7-6700TE.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads88
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.9 GHz3.4 GHz
Bus supportno data4 × 8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache10 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size257 mm2122 mm2
Maximum core temperature67 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,860 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA20111151
Power consumption (TDP)130 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSXno data+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+no data
SIPPno data+
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth59.7 GB/s34.134 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel HD Graphics 530

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-4820K 4.21
+6%
i7-6700TE 3.97

Core i7-4820K outperforms Core i7-6700TE by 6% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-4820K 6518
+6.2%
i7-6700TE 6135

Core i7-4820K outperforms Core i7-6700TE by 6% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4820K 659
i7-6700TE 933
+41.6%

Core i7-6700TE outperforms Core i7-4820K by 42% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-4820K 2453
i7-6700TE 2997
+22.2%

Core i7-6700TE outperforms Core i7-4820K by 22% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.21 3.97
Recency 1 September 2013 19 October 2015
Cost $399 $303
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 130 Watt 35 Watt

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-4820K and Core i7-6700TE.


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