Intel Core i7-6900K vs Intel Core i5-3610ME

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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 i5-3610ME features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3610ME, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
6 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 3000M
Intel Core i7-6900K Name Intel Core i5-3610ME
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

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 i5-3610ME has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3610ME is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 2
16 Threads 4
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
8x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6900K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-3610ME has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3610ME uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Generation 7
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 16
-- Shaders 128
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
-- GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
-- Technology 22 nm
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Direct X 11.0
 
 

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

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 16.0 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.
4 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 i5-3610ME is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2012
Skylake S Architecture Ivy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
20.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
LGA 2011-3 Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 213 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes