Intel Core i7-6700T vs Intel Core i7-4790T

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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 i7-4790T features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4790T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6700T Name Intel Core i7-4790T
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
6 Generation 4
 
 

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 i7-4790T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
4x Cores 4x
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
 
 

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 i7-4790T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790T uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
24 Execution units 20
12 Direct X 11.1
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9 Generation 7.5
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

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 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 45 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 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 i7-4790T is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2014
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1150
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Skylake S Architecture Haswell S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Release price 275 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 22 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
12713
12713
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
12707
12707

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4060
4060
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3813
3813

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3411
3411
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
3148
3148

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1005
1005
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
955
955

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
663
663
Intel Core i7-4790T
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
613
613