Intel Core i7-6700TE vs AMD FX-4150

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Intel Core i7-6700TE or Intel Core i7-6700TE – 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 i7-6700TE features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD FX-4150 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6700TE Name AMD FX-4150
Intel Core i7 Family AMD FX
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD FX-4100/4200
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6700TE has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700TE is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
The AMD FX-4150 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4150 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
8 Threads 4
None None 4.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-6700TE 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 AMD FX-4150 does not have integrated graphics.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9 Generation --
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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 95 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6700TE 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 AMD FX-4150 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design --
Skylake S Architecture Zambezi (Bulldozer)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1151 Socket AM3+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
303 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB