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.
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
Intel Core i7-6700T Name Intel Core i7-4790T
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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.
4 CPU Cores 4
8 Threads 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 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.
9 Generation 7.5
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 20
192 Shaders 160
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.1
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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

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