Processor U300 vs i7-6800K
Aggregate performance score
Core i7-6800K outperforms Processor U300 by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in the ranking | 1295 | 1431 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 1.65 | 17.44 |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Laptop |
| Series | no data | Intel Raptor Lake-U |
| Power efficiency | 1.84 | 14.06 |
| Designer | Intel | Intel |
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Architecture codename | Broadwell-E (2016) | Raptor Lake-U (2023) |
| Release date | 31 May 2016 (9 years ago) | 4 January 2023 (3 years ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $345 | $193 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Processor U300 has 957% better value for money than i7-6800K.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
Basic parameters of Core i7-6800K and Processor U300: 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 cores | 6 (Hexa-Core) | 5 (Penta-Core) |
| Threads | 12 | 6 |
| Base clock speed | 3.4 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Boost clock speed | 3.8 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
| Bus rate | no data | 55 MHz |
| L1 cache | 32 KB (per core) | 80K (per core) |
| L2 cache | 256 KB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |
| L3 cache | 15 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Maximum core temperature | no data | 100 °C |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | no data |
| 64 bit support | + | + |
| Windows 11 compatibility | - | + |
| Unlocked multiplier | + | - |
Compatibility
Information on Core i7-6800K and Processor U300 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 configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Socket | FCLGA2011 | Intel BGA 1744 |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 15 Watt |
Technologies and extensions
Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor U300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.
| AES-NI | + | + |
| AVX | + | + |
| Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST) | + | + |
| Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 | no data |
| Hyper-Threading Technology | + | no data |
| TSX | - | + |
| Idle States | + | no data |
| Smart Response | + | no data |
| Turbo Boost Max 3.0 | + | no data |
Security technologies
Core i7-6800K and Processor U300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.
| TXT | + | + |
| EDB | + | no data |
Virtualization technologies
Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor U300 are enumerated here.
| VT-d | + | + |
| VT-x | + | + |
| EPT | + | no data |
Memory specs
Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor U300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.
| Supported memory types | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel |
| Maximum memory size | 128 GB | no data |
| Max memory channels | 4 | no data |
Graphics specifications
General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.
| Integrated graphics card | no data | Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs ( - 1100 MHz) |
Peripherals
Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor U300.
| PCIe version | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| PCI Express lanes | 28 | 8 |
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 6.12 | 5.00 |
| Recency | 31 May 2016 | 4 January 2023 |
| Physical cores | 6 | 5 |
| Threads | 12 | 6 |
| Chip lithography | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 15 Watt |
i7-6800K has a 22% higher aggregate performance score, and 20% more physical cores and 100% more threads.
Processor U300, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 833% lower power consumption.
The Intel Core i7-6800K is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Processor U300 in performance tests.
Note that Core i7-6800K is a desktop processor while Processor U300 is a notebook one.
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