Processor U300 vs Core i7-6900K

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6900K and Processor U300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking	771	not rated
Place by popularity	not in top-100	not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation	6.42	no data
Market segment	Desktop processor	Laptop
Series	no data	Intel Raptor Lake-U
Architecture codename	Broadwell-E (2016)	Raptor Lake-U
Release date	31 May 2016 (8 years ago)	4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)	$1,020	no data
Current price	$184 (0.2x MSRP)	no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6900K and Processor U300 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 cores	8 (Octa-Core)	5 (Penta-Core)
Threads	16	61 x 4.4  GHz Intel Golden Cove P-Core4 x 3.3  GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core
Base clock speed	3.2 GHz	1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed	4 GHz	4.4 GHz
L1 cache	32 KB (per core)	80K (per core)
L2 cache	256 KB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	20 MB (shared)	8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	67°	no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	no data
64 bit support	+	+
Windows 11 compatibility	-	+
Unlocked multiplier	Yes	No

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K 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	no data	+
Idle States	+	no data
Smart Response	+	no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0	+	no data
Status	Discontinued	no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K 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
ECC memory support	-	no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card

no data

Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 48EUs

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and Processor U300.

PCIe version	3.0	4.0
PCI Express lanes	40	8

Pros & cons summary

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Recency	31 May 2016	4 January 2023
Physical cores	8	5
Threads	16	61 x 4.4 GHz Intel Golden Cove P-Core4 x 3.3 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core
Chip lithography	14 nm	10 nm
Power consumption (TDP)	140 Watt	15 Watt

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