Intel Core i7-6700T vs Intel Core i5-6600T

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-6700T or Intel Core i7-6700T – 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 i7-6700T 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 i7-6700T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The Intel Core i5-6600T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6600T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
Intel Core i7-6700T Name Intel Core i5-6600T
6 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6700T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700T is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-6600T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6600T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
4x Cores 4x
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
4 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6700T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700T 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.
The Intel Core i5-6600T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6600T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 530
12 Direct X 12
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
9 Generation 9
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6700T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-6600T is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
8.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Skylake S Architecture Skylake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1151
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
12707
12707
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
10383
10383

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4060
4060
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3710
3710

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3411
3411
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3111
3111

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
663
663
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
513
513

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
154
154
Intel Core i5-6600T
4C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
149
149