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Intel BX80662I76700

Core i7-6700

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4 Cores, 8 Threads @3.4GHz, Skylake.
Release date: Q3 2015.

Average Bench: 72.3% (316th of 1404)

more Based on 282,363 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000506E3, , 0F8BFBFF000506E3, BFEBFBFF000206C2, 0000000000000000, BFEBFBFF000206A7, 1F8BFBFF000506E3, 0FABFBFF000506E3, 1FABFBFF000506E3 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz
Poor: 60%Average: 72.3% Great: 80%
Gaming
Gaming 72%
Battleship
Desktop
Desktop 75%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 59%
Gunboat

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Good average bench

The Intel Core i7-6700 averaged 27.6% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 81.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 101Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-6700 is 20.5%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-6700 performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 534Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 517Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 282,363 samples)
Rank 31672.3%
Min Avg Max
68.4 Memory 81.2 91.1
77.8 1-Core 101 112
155 2-Core 193 219
71.8% 125 Pts
Min Avg Max
273 4-Core 343 384
392 8-Core 517 587
53.4% 430 Pts
Min Avg Max
411 64-Core 534 595
33% 534 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
76.4% Very good
Memory 82.2
1-Core 107
2-Core 205
75% 132 Pts
4-Core 380
8-Core 583
60% 482 Pts
64-Core 592
37% 592 Pts
CPU0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
76.1% Very good
Memory 86.6
1-Core 108
2-Core 212
77% 136 Pts
4-Core 354
8-Core 555
56% 455 Pts
64-Core 561
35% 561 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
73.7% Very good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 106
2-Core 215
76% 134 Pts
4-Core 350
8-Core 530
55% 440 Pts
64-Core 543
34% 543 Pts
CPUSocket, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
71.8% Very good
Memory 79.4
1-Core 104
2-Core 174
70% 119 Pts
4-Core 345
8-Core 594
57% 470 Pts
64-Core 595
37% 595 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 8 threads
Base clock 3.4 GHz, turbo 3.7 GHz (avg)
71% Very good
Memory 75.9
1-Core 108
2-Core 185
71% 123 Pts
4-Core 357
8-Core 565
57% 461 Pts
64-Core 572
35% 572 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 60,293,925 CPUs tested.

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MSRP ≈ $312 @ launch in Sep '15
AmazonUS $3504 mins
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Gaming
Gaming 14%
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Desktop
Desktop 71%
Battleship
Workstation
Workstation 13%
Tree trunk

System: Dell XPS 8900

CPU
Core i7-6700Intel  $350Bench 72%, 282,363 samples1,494x
GPU
GTX 745 (OEM)Nvidia  $60Bench 10%, 26,874 samples363x
GeForce GT 730NvidiaBench 5%, 164,888 samples265x
GTX 960Nvidia  $198Bench 33%, 440,282 samples174x
SSD
L8H-256V2G-11 M.2 2280 256GBLiteonBench 75%, 1,826 samples52x
860 Evo 1TBSamsung  $139Bench 112%, 602,853 samples48x
860 Evo 500GBSamsung  $75Bench 105%, 762,998 samples41x
RAM
HMA41GU6AFR8N-TF 2x8GBHynixBench 73%, 22,760 samples388x
16ATF1G64AZ-2G1A2 2x8GBMicronBench 73%, 4,057 samples161x
M378A1G43DB0-CPB 2x8GBSamsungBench 72%, 8,407 samples126x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 64% - Good Total price: $410

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-6700 Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.00 GHz)
Code NameSkylake
Launch DateQ3'15
Processor Numberi7-6700
# of Cores4
# of Threads8
Cache8 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableYes
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$303.00 - $312.00
Clock Speed3.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency4 GHz
Bus Speed8 GT/s DMI3
Scalability1S Only
Max TDP65 W
Thermal Solution SpecificationPCG 2015C (65W)

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 530
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory64 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size64 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express ConfigurationsUp to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes

Package

Package Size37.5mm x 37.5mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCLGA1151

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,053

Official site ark.intel.com/...

Skylake 6th generation Core i7 processor...

Added 7 years ago.
USA-User
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9,310

Terrible (edit your comment) Add link

5 days ago.

DEU-User
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5,427

Good

1 month ago.

I used it over 2 years and i never reached 100% whlie i used it normal i only reached it with cpu stress tests

CAN-User
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4,714

Average

7 days ago.

runs TOTAL WAR WARHAMMER 3 AT 96 FPS with EVGA GTX KINGPIN VIDEOCARD, LOVE IT

RUS-User
Avatar level
4,582

Good

6 days ago.

Лучший процесор за свои деньги

ITA-User
Avatar level
3,885

Excellent

3 days ago.

because is slightly faster in everything and because it's desktop so i could add a liquid cooler in my personal system

CZE-User
Avatar level
3,170

Excellent

5 months ago.

Best CPU for The Medium-End PCS

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,085

Poor

10 months ago.

good for gaming without clocking pair with better gpu such as gtx1070

GRC-User
Avatar level
2,989

Excellent

2 years ago.

A little old, but if you find it under 100$ buy it with a z170 or z270 mb and BCLK overclock it.

THA-User
Avatar level
2,954

Excellent

17 days ago.

felt much slower than some i5 due to its freq

NOR-User
Avatar level
2,182

Good

15 months ago.

Definitely a workhorse, I've had it since december 2015 and haven't had a problem, although in 2021 it's starting to show its age, still functional.

DNK-User
Avatar level
2,084

Good

2 months ago.

Good to basic gaming but not the best

CRI-User
Avatar level
1,162

Excellent

2 years ago.

The best CPU you can get for a killer gaming computer, it does it all. True, you cant overclock it, but the power it already has will give anyone 70 fps+ at any game with a capable GPU.

NIC-User
Avatar level
440

Excellent

2 years ago.

ive had it for years. never needed any change

yaabalfazl
Avatar level
92

Terrible

5 years ago.

lower core & thread

jayjoeie
Avatar level
24

Good

13 months ago.

It's powerful and responsive CPU, combined with a dedicated graphics card shows the true potential.

vatiquette
Avatar level
14

Excellent

5 years ago.

Brilliant performance for low powered ITX future proof gaming

stalkerente
Avatar level
6

Excellent

5 years ago.

I think the performance is impressiv for gaming as well as other stuff. It has very good thermals if you count in the performance it gives. Also you can overclock it with a z170 mainboard which makes it a great deal.

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