Ryzen Embedded V2546 vs i7-6700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
5.23
Ryzen Embedded V2546
2020
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
10.50
+101%

Ryzen Embedded V2546 outperforms i7-6700 by a whopping 101% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1175728
Place by popularity72not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.03no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7 (Desktop)AMD Ryzen Embedded
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Renoir (2020−2023)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)10 November 2020 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads812
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier3430
L1 cache256 KB384 KB
L2 cache1 MB3 MB
L3 cache8 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die size122 mm2156 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data9,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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
SocketFCLGA1151FP6
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546. 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
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
SIPP+-
StatusLaunchedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s68.269 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530AMD Radeon Graphics 384SP
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 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 i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 5.23
Ryzen Embedded V2546 10.50
+101%

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.

i7-6700 8082
Ryzen Embedded V2546 16236
+101%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 5.23 10.50
Recency 1 September 2015 10 November 2020
Physical cores 4 6
Threads 8 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 45 Watt

Ryzen Embedded V2546 has a 100.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 44.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Embedded V2546 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6700 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700 and Ryzen Embedded V2546, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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