intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads3.4GHz
Base Clock65W
TDPIntel Core i7-6700
amd
Brand6/6
Cores/Threads3.5GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPAMD FX-6300
Intel Core i7-6700
Intel Core i7-6700
$ • Jun 2015
AMD FX-6300
$132 • Oct 2012
AMD FX-6300
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i7-6700 | AMD FX-6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 6 |
| Threads | 8 | 6 |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.0 GHz | 4.1 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 34 X | 17.5 X |
| TDP | 65 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Cache L1 | 64 KB | 288 KB |
| Cache L2 | 0.25 MB | 6.00 MB |
| Cache L3 | 8.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | HD Graphics 530 | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
| Architecture | Core i7 (Skylake) | FX (Vishera) |
| Process Size | 14nm | 32nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1151 | amd socket am3+ |
| Foundry | Intel | GlobalFoundries |
| Die Size | N/A | 315 mm² |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2 |
| Transistors | N/A | 1200 million |
| Max Temperature | N/A | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD FX-6300
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD FX-6300
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD FX-6300
Multi Core Performance
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD FX-6300
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD FX-6300
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
Intel Core i7-6700
AMD FX-6300
Comparison in Games (43 benchmarks)
Agony
DARK SOULS REMASTERED
Ancestors Legacy
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
BATTLETECH
A Total War Saga: THRONES OF BRITANNIA
No more benchmarks available for this comparison
It's a Tie!
Based on 46 benchmarks across 43 games
Intel Core i7-6700
INTEL • 4/8 • 3.4GHz
AMD FX-6300
AMD • 6/6 • 3.5GHz
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