Intel Core i7-6700TE vs Intel Core i7-980X
Physical Specifications
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 1366 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Process size | 14 nm | 32 nm |
| Transistors | unknown | 1,170 million |
| Die size | unknown | 239 mm² |
| Package | — | FC-LGA10 |
Performance
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | 3.333 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo clock | up to 3.4 GHz | up to 3.6 GHz |
| Base clock | 100 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Multiplier | 24.0x | 25.0x |
| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |
| TDP | 35 W | 130 W |
| Voltage | — | 1.375 V |
Architecture Details
| Vertical Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Production status | Active | End-of-life |
| Release date | Sep 1st, 2015 | Mar 16th, 2010 |
| Codename | Skylake | Gulftown |
| Generation | Core i7 | Core i7 |
| Part | SR2LP | SLBUZ |
| Memory support | DDR4-2133 MHz Dual-channel | DDR3 Triple-channel |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| PCI Express | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 2 |
Cores
| Total Cores | 4 | 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Threads | 8 | 12 |
| SMP # CPUs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated graphics | HD Graphics 530 | — |
Cache
| Cache L1 | 64K (per core) | 64K (per core) |
|---|---|---|
| Cache L2 | 256K (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Cache L3 | 8MB (shared) | 12MB (shared) |
Features & Technologies
| AES-NI | Yes | — |
|---|---|---|
| AVX | Yes | — |
| AVX2 | Yes | — |
| BMI1 | Yes | — |
| BMI2 | Yes | — |
| Boost 2.0 | Yes | — |
| EIST | Yes | — |
| F16C | Yes | — |
| FMA3 | Yes | — |
| HTT | Yes | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes | Yes |
| MMX | Yes | Yes |
| MPX | Yes | — |
| SGX | Yes | — |
| SSE | Yes | Yes |
| SSE2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE3 | Yes | Yes |
| SSE4.1 | Yes | — |
| SSE4.2 | Yes | Yes |
| SSSE3 | Yes | — |
| Smart Cache | Yes | — |
| VT-d | Yes | — |
| VT-x | Yes | — |
| XD bit | Yes | — |
Notes
| Notes | — | This processor comes with an unlocked FSB multiplier, allowing users to set the multiplier value higher than shipped value, to facilitate better overclocking. It is branded under the Extreme Edition label. |
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