Ryzen Z1 vs i7-6800K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6800K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.76
Ryzen Z1
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
11.92
+76.3%

Ryzen Z1 outperforms Core i7-6800K by an impressive 76% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1034654
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.69no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataPhoenix (Zen 4, Ryzen 7040)
Power efficiency4.5775.21
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Phoenix (Zen4) (2023)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)May 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$345no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.4 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz4.9 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data137 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1 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
SocketFCLGA2011FP8
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1 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 i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon 740M

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes2820

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.

i7-6800K 6.76
Ryzen Z1 11.92
+76.3%

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.

i7-6800K 10739
Ryzen Z1 18933
+76.3%

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.

i7-6800K 1237
Ryzen Z1 2249
+81.8%

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.

i7-6800K 5665
Ryzen Z1 8301
+46.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.76 11.92
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

Ryzen Z1 has a 76.3% higher aggregate performance score, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen Z1 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6800K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6800K is a desktop processor while Ryzen Z1 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6800K and Ryzen Z1, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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