Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-6700K or AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 - 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 Intel Core i7-6700K has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6700K was released in Q3/2015. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 was released in Q1/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Intel Core i 6000 (24) | CPU group | AMD EPYC Embedded 3000 (7) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake S | Architecture | Snowy Owl (Zen) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i7-4770K | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-7700K | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6700K is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 4.00 GHz (4.20 GHz). The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (2.90 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 2.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.90 GHz |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.15 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-6700K supports a maximum of 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 42.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 32 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 31.5 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-6700K has a TDP of 91 W, that of the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 is 35 W. |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 |
91 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6700K has a 8.00 MB cache, while the AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 cache has a total of 10.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | Characteristic | AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
LGA 1151 | Socket | SP4r2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q1/2018 |
420 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.15 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700K
4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD EPYC Embedded 3101
4C 4T @ 2.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6700K | AMD EPYC Embedded 3101 |
Unknown | Unknown |