Intel Core i7-6900K vs Intel Core i3-4340TE

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Intel Core i7-6900K or Intel Core i7-6900K – 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 i7-6900K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6900K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4340TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
6 Generation 4
Intel Core i7-6900K Name Intel Core i3-4340TE
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i3
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 4000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6900K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6900K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4340TE is 2.6 GHz
16 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
8x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6900K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4340TE uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Shaders 160
-- Technology 22 nm
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 20
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Direct X 11.1
-- Generation 7.5
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 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
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
4 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 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 35 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6900K 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i3-4340TE is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
20.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1150
Skylake S Architecture Haswell S
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux