Intel Core i7-6700TE vs Intel Core i7-4790K

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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 Intel Core i7-4790K 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 i7-4790K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-6700TE Name Intel Core i7-4790K
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-4790K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4790K is 4.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
None None 4.2 GHz
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 4.0 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 4x
8 Threads 8
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-4790K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4790K uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.1
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 20
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
192 Shaders 160
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
9 Generation 7.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 88 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 88 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 Intel Core i7-4790K is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2015 Release date Q2/2014
303 $ Release price 310 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket LGA 1150
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake S Architecture Devils Canyon S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-4790K
4C 8T @ 4.0 GHz
4001
4001
Intel Core i7-6700TE
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
3244
3244