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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i7-6700K | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen 7 1800X or Intel Core i7-6700K - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.00 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X was released in Q1/2017. The Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. The CPU supports up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6700K was released in Q3/2015. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 (74) | Family | Intel Core i7 (300) |
AMD Ryzen 1000 (15) | CPU group | Intel Core i 6000 (24) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Summit Ridge (Zen) | Architecture | Skylake S |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-4770K |
-- | Successor | Intel Core i7-7700K |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen 7 1800X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.60 GHz (4.00 GHz). The Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700K |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
3.60 GHz | Frequency | 4.00 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.20 GHz |
3.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.00 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.15 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 9 |
Technology | 14 nm | |
Max. displays | 3 | |
-- | Compute units | 24 |
-- | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen 7 1800X supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6700K can connect up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700K |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 64 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
20 | PCIe lanes | 16 |
19.7 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 15.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has a TDP of 95 W, that of the Intel Core i7-6700K is 91 W. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700K |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 91 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen 7 1800X has a 16.00 MB cache, while the Intel Core i7-6700K cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-6700K |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
AM4 (PGA 1331) | Socket | LGA 1151 |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2017 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
499 $ | Release price | 420 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
Geekbench 6 MT: 5,932 / 499 $ |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
Geekbench 6 MT: 4,665 / 420 $ |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
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Intel Core i7-6700K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
8C 16T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen 7 1800X | Intel Core i7-6700K |
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