Ryzen 7 5700X3D vs i7-6498DU

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6498DU
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.17
Ryzen 7 5700X3D
2024
8 cores / 16 threads, 105 Watt
16.59
+665%

Ryzen 7 5700X3D outperforms Core i7-6498DU by a whopping 665% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1843388
Place by popularitynot in top-10078
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data46.13
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency13.6914.95
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Vermeer (2020−2024)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393$249

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache128 KB64 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB512 KB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB96 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size98.57 mm274 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1750 Million8,850 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataAM4
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt105 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 510N/A
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1220

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.

i7-6498DU 2.17
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 16.59
+665%

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.

i7-6498DU 3454
Ryzen 7 5700X3D 26358
+663%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 16.59
Recency 1 September 2015 8 January 2024
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 4 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 105 Watt

i7-6498DU has 600% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 7 5700X3D, on the other hand, has a 664.5% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, 300% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6498DU in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-6498DU is a notebook processor while Ryzen 7 5700X3D is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6498DU and Ryzen 7 5700X3D, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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