Intel Core i7-5820K vs Intel Core i7-5775C

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Intel Core i7-5820K or Intel Core i7-5820K – 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 Intel Core i7-5820K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5820K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5775C features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5775C, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 5000X Group Intel Core i 5000
5 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-5820K Name Intel Core i7-5775C
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5820K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5820K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-5775C has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5775C is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
12 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5820K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-5775C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5775C uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 384
-- Release date Q2/2015
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 48
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 68.2 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
68.2 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 65 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5820K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-5775C is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
22 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
499 $ Release price --
Haswell E Architecture Broadwell S
15.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux 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 --
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
23052
23052
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
16986
16986

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5763
5763
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4309
4309

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5700
5700
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4601
4601

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
5537
5537
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3897
3897

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3978
3978
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
3740
3740

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
2849
2849
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
2218
2218

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1230
1230
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1086
1086

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
1085
1085
Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
774
774

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
150
150
Intel Core i7-5820K
6C 12T @ 3.3 GHz
139
139