Core i7-6700 vs Ryzen 5 1400: which is better
Intel Core i7-6700 (desktop, 2015) against AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (desktop, 2017): benchmarks, games, specs and current prices.
Key differences
- Core i7-6700 is 4% faster in multi-threaded work (PassMark 8,032 vs 7,747).
- Core i7-6700 is 20% faster per core.
- Core i7-6700 is $153 cheaper ($85 vs $238).
- Core i7-6700 gives 190% more performance per dollar.
- Different sockets (LGA1151 and AM4): they need different motherboards.
| Core i7-6700 | Ryzen 5 1400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| PassMark CPU Mark | 8,032 | 7,747 |
| Single-thread rating | 2,274 | 1,890 |
| US price | from $85 | from $238 |
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| Max boost | 4.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 cache | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max power | 65 W | 88 W |
| Memory | DDR4 / DDR3L | DDR4 |
| Memory speed | 2133 MT/s | 2666 MT/s |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |
| Process | 14 nm (Intel) | 14 nm (GlobalFoundries) |
| Architecture | Skylake | Zen |
| Series | 6th Gen Core | Ryzen 1000 |
| Release year | 2015 | 2017 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 530 | none |