Intel Core i7-6700T | Google Tensor | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-6700T or Google Tensor - 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 i7-6700T has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.60 GHz. Up to 64 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-6700T was released in Q3/2015. The Google Tensor has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.80 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Google Tensor was released in Q4/2021. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Intel Core i 6000 (24) | CPU group | Google Tensor (1) |
6 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake S | Architecture | G1 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i7-7700T | Successor | Google Tensor G2 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-6700T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6700T is 2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) while the Google Tensor has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Google Tensor is at 2.80 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-6700T | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz (3.60 GHz) | A-Core | 2.80 GHz 2x Cortex-X1 |
-- | B-Core | 2.25 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Intel Core i7-6700T | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU @ 1.6 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-6700T or Google Tensor has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.76 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 2 |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 20 |
192 | Shader | 320 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
32 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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Intel HD Graphics 530 | GPU | ARM Mali-G78 MP20 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-6700T can use up to 64 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 34.1 GB/s. The Google Tensor supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 53.0 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-6700T | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
64 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-6700T is 35 W, while the Google Tensor has a TDP of 10 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-6700T | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-6700T is manufactured in 14 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Google Tensor is manufactured in 5 nm and has a 8.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-6700T | Characteristic | Google Tensor |
14 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 1151 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q4/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Google Tensor
ARM Mali-G78 MP20 @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-6700T
4C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Google Tensor
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-6700T | Google Tensor |
Unknown | Google Pixel 6 Google Pixel 6 Pro |