AMD G-T30L vs Intel Core i7-6700K

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AMD G-T30L or AMD G-T30L – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD G-T30L features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
The Intel Core i7-6700K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
AMD G Group Intel Core i 6000
1 Generation 6
AMD G-T30L Name Intel Core i7-6700K
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD G Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T30L has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T30L is 1.4 GHz
The processor has one core only.
The Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
1 Threads 8
None None 4.0 GHz
None None 4.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
1 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading Yes
1x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD G-T30L does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-6700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700K uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q3/2015
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
-- Shaders 192
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Generation 9
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
-- Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 64.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 18 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 91 W watts.
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD G-T30L is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-6700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
40 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2015
-- Release price 420 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Socket LGA 1151
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Skylake S
 
 

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