Intel Core i7-4771 vs Core i7-6700

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Combined performance score

i7-6700
5.27
+13.3%

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core i7-4771 by 13% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking10811183
Place by popularity95not in top-100
Value for money4.140.54
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Haswell (2013−2015)
Release date1 July 2015 (8 years old)1 September 2013 (10 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$303$450
Current price$86 (0.3x MSRP)$540 (1.2x MSRP)
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6700 has 667% better value for money than i7-4771.

Technical specs

Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 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 speed3.4 GHz3.5 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.9 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm22 nm
Die size122 mm2177 mm2
Maximum core temperature71 °C72 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,400 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCLGA1150
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt84 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP++
FDIno data+
StatusLaunchedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size64 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 4600
Max video memory64 GB2 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++
VGAno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/A1920x1200@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700 and Core i7-4771.

PCIe version3.0Up to 3.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-6700 5.27
+13.3%
i7-4771 4.65

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core i7-4771 by 13% in our combined 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%

i7-6700 8095
+13.3%
i7-4771 7142

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core i7-4771 by 13% 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%

i7-6700 1292
+8.2%
i7-4771 1194

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core i7-4771 by 8% 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%

i7-6700 4141
+7.3%
i7-4771 3860

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core i7-4771 by 7% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

Benchmark coverage: 4%

i7-6700 10300
+12.9%
i7-4771 9120

Core i7-6700 outperforms Core i7-4771 by 13% in 3DMark Fire Strike Physics.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 5.27 4.65
Integrated graphics card 2.58 1.83
Recency 1 July 2015 1 September 2013
Cost $303 $450
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 84 Watt

The Core i7-6700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4771 in performance tests.


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