Core i7-6700T

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-6700T

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-6700T based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,987 Rank: 882
Rank Name Score Visual
878 Core i5-4570S 4,992
+0.1%
879 Xeon D-1528 4,990
+0.1%
880 Pentium Gold G5420 4,990
+0.1%
881 Core i5-6400 4,988
+0%
882 Core i7-6700T 4,987
883 Core i5-1030NG7 4,987
+0%
884 Core i5-4460 4,986
+-0%
885 Core i7-4710MQ 4,986
+-0%
886 FX-8320E 4,986
+-0%
887 Core i5-6287U 4,984
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-6700T based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,854 Rank: 780
Rank Name Score Visual
776 Core i7-7820HK 4,857
+0.1%
777 Core i7-4900MQ 4,856
+0%
778 Core i7-4770HQ 4,856
+0%
779 Ryzen 3 7320U 4,855
+0%
780 Core i7-6700T 4,854
781 Ryzen 5 2600H 4,854
+0%
782 Xeon E-2314 4,854
+0%
783 Core i5-7440EQ 4,852
+-0%
784 Pentium Gold G7400 4,852
+-0%
785 Core i3-9300 4,851
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-6700T based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,076 Rank: 893
Rank Name Score Visual
889 Xeon E5-2680 v4 5,081
+0.1%
890 Core i3-7167U 5,081
+0.1%
891 Core M3-7Y32 5,080
+0.1%
892 EPYC 7H12 5,078
+0%
893 Core i7-6700T 5,076
894 Ryzen 5 3500U 5,074
+-0%
895 Core i7-4700HQ 5,074
+-0%
896 Core i5-6260U 5,070
-0.1%
897 Celeron G4930 5,070
-0.1%
898 Xeon E3-1275 v3 5,070
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-6700T based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,674 Rank: 746
Rank Name Score Visual
742 Xeon E5-1620 v2 4,675
+0%
743 Core i7-4930MX 4,675
+0%
744 Xeon X5660 4,675
+0%
745 Core i7-7820EQ 4,674
+0%
746 Core i7-6700T 4,674
747 Core i7-3770K 4,674
+0%
748 Xeon E3-1270 V2 4,674
+0%
749 Core i3-9300T 4,673
+-0%
750 Core i3-9100F 4,673
+-0%
751 Ryzen 3 1300X 4,673
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-6700T based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,675 Rank: 739
Rank Name Score Visual
735 Ryzen 3 3200G 4,678
+0.1%
736 Core i7-4770S 4,678
+0.1%
737 Core i5-8400T 4,677
+0%
738 Core i3-9350KF 4,675
+0%
739 Core i7-6700T 4,675
740 Core i5-8305G 4,675
+0%
741 Core i7-3770S 4,675
+0%
742 Xeon E3-1230 V2 4,675
+0%
743 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,674
+-0%
744 Core i7-7700HQ 4,673
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-6700T based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,706 Rank: 726
Rank Name Score Visual
722 Core i7-7700HQ 4,710
+0.1%
723 Core i5-7600T 4,709
+0.1%
724 Xeon E3-1220 v6 4,707
+0%
725 Pentium Gold G7400 4,707
+0%
726 Core i7-6700T 4,706
727 Core i7-4940MX 4,706
+0%
728 Xeon D-1528 4,705
+-0%
729 Xeon E5-2630L v2 4,704
+-0%
730 Xeon E5-1607 v4 4,703
-0.1%
731 Core i7-1185GRE 4,703
-0.1%

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Core i7-6700T Details

Ranked #882 of 2060 in overall performance, the Intel Core i7-6700T delivers a balanced mix of efficiency and capability, though its age is evident in today’s computing landscape. Launched in September 2015, this desktop processor is now over eight years old, placing it in the twilight of mainstream relevance. Despite its vintage, the i7-6700T remains a compelling option for low-power systems and embedded applications due to its 35 W TDP and integrated HD Graphics 530. Built on Intel’s Skylake microarchitecture and fabricated on a 14 nm process, the chip features four cores and eight threads thanks to Hyper-Threading, operating at a base frequency of 2.8 GHz and boosting up to 3.6 GHz under load.

The processor supports dual-channel DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133 memory, with a maximum capacity of 64 GiB and a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. It uses the LGA-1151 socket and is paired with the Sunrise Point chipset, enabling compatibility with Intel 100 and 200 Series motherboards. The 8 MiB L3 cache and 1 MiB L2 cache help maintain efficient data access, while the 0.25 MiB L1 cache is split evenly between instruction and data. The integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU runs at a base frequency of 350 MHz and can boost to 1.1 GHz, supporting up to three displays and offering modest performance for light gaming and multimedia tasks.

Intel’s feature set includes support for AVX and AVX2, AES-NI encryption, Intel VT-x and VT-d virtualization, and Intel Turbo Boost 2.0, which dynamically increases clock speeds based on workload and thermal headroom. While the processor lacks AVX-512 and ECC memory support, it remains a solid performer in single-threaded workloads. The single-core score of 5076 places it at #893 in the Passmark rankings, outperforming several modern budget processors like the Core i5-6260U and Ryzen 5 3500U.

However, the i7-6700T’s multicore performance is more modest, with a score of 4854 ranking it #780 in the multicore benchmark. This suggests that while it handles productivity and multitasking reasonably well, it is no match for modern multi-core processors. In comparison, it slightly trails behind the Ryzen 3 7320U and Core i7-4900MQ, which are more powerful despite being from different generations. The overall score of 4987 positions it between the Core i5-6400 and Core i5-4460, highlighting its middle-tier standing in a market dominated by newer, more efficient designs.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-6700T is best suited for small form-factor PCs, office workstations, or systems where power efficiency and integrated graphics are priorities. While it cannot compete with today’s top-tier CPUs, its reliability, low thermal design, and support for modern memory standards make it a viable option in legacy systems or niche applications.
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Intel Core i7-6700T

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-6700T
Family: Core
Series: i7-6000
Model Number: i7-6700T
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2800 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3500 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 28x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Desktop
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W
Release Price: $303.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 256 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 128 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 8 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 530
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 122 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT
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