AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE vs Intel Core i7-6700K

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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE – 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
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 Ryzen 3000G Group Intel Core i 6000
2 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE Name Intel Core i7-6700K
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
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.
8 Threads 8
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.2 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
None None 4.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE uses the AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics, which has 704 texture shaders
and 11 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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.
704 Shaders 192
Q1/2018 Release date Q3/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
11 Execution units 24
1.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
8 Generation 9
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
AMD Radeon Vega 11 Graphics GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

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 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
46.9 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
25 W TDP down None
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 91 W
95 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 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.
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2015
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
12 nm Technology 14 nm
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 420 $
Picasso (Zen+) Architecture Skylake S
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
AM4 (PGA 1331) Socket LGA 1151
2.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4665
4665
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3412
3412

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
1347
1347
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3400GE
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1075
1075