Core i7-6700TE

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-6700TE

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

5,026 Rank: 857
Rank Name Score Visual
853 Xeon E5-2650 v4 5,029
+0.1%
854 Core i5-6440EQ 5,028
+0%
855 Pentium G4600T 5,027
+0%
856 Core i7-4610M 5,027
+0%
857 Core i7-6700TE 5,026
858 Xeon E5-4650 v4 5,026
+0%
859 Ryzen 5 7520U 5,026
+0%
860 Core i5-7442EQ 5,024
+-0%
861 Core i7-3770 5,023
-0.1%
862 Xeon Silver 4214 5,018
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

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

4,800 Rank: 843
Rank Name Score Visual
839 Xeon E5-2450 v2 4,803
+0.1%
840 Ryzen 5 3550H 4,801
+0%
841 Core i5-8259U 4,801
+0%
842 Core i7-8559U 4,800
+0%
843 Core i7-6700TE 4,800
844 Core i7-8665U 4,799
+-0%
845 Core i7 965 4,796
-0.1%
846 Atom C3955 4,795
-0.1%
847 Xeon E3-1271 v3 4,795
-0.1%
848 Core i7-4702HQ 4,795
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

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

5,177 Rank: 826
Rank Name Score Visual
822 Core i7-4710MQ 5,181
+0.1%
823 Xeon E5-2687W v2 5,180
+0.1%
824 Core i5-7300HQ 5,179
+0%
825 Xeon Silver 4215 5,178
+0%
826 Core i7-6700TE 5,177
827 Core i5-4460 5,177
+0%
828 Xeon E5-2630 v3 5,177
+0%
829 Core i5-4570S 5,176
+-0%
830 Core m7-6Y75 5,172
-0.1%
831 Athlon 240GE 5,171
-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 i7-6700TE based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,658 Rank: 796
Rank Name Score Visual
792 Core i7-5700HQ 4,660
+0%
793 Xeon E3-1240L v5 4,659
+0%
794 Core i5-4670K 4,659
+0%
795 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,658
+0%
796 Core i7-6700TE 4,658
797 Xeon D-2123IT 4,658
+0%
798 Core i5-8305G 4,658
+0%
799 Core i7-4810MQ 4,658
+0%
800 Core i5-4670 4,657
+-0%
801 Xeon W-2102 4,656
+-0%

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Data Processing

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

4,631 Rank: 822
Rank Name Score Visual
818 Core i7-4700HQ 4,633
+0%
819 Xeon X5677 4,633
+0%
820 Core i5-6600K 4,632
+0%
821 Core i7-4710HQ 4,632
+0%
822 Core i7-6700TE 4,631
823 Core i7-3615QM 4,631
+0%
824 Xeon E5645 4,631
+0%
825 Xeon D-1521 4,630
+-0%
826 Core i5-8350U 4,630
+-0%
827 Core i5-10210U 4,630
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

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

4,683 Rank: 770
Rank Name Score Visual
766 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 4,685
+0%
767 Xeon E5-2637 v2 4,685
+0%
768 Ryzen 5 2500X 4,684
+0%
769 Core i7-4900MQ 4,684
+0%
770 Core i7-6700TE 4,683
771 Xeon E5-1603 v4 4,683
+0%
772 Core i5-4670S 4,683
+0%
773 Ryzen 5 3400G 4,682
+-0%
774 Core i7-10510U 4,681
+-0%
775 Core i5-4590 4,681
+-0%

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Core i7-6700TE Details

The Intel Core i7-6700TE stands as a mid-range embedded processor from 2015, offering a balanced blend of performance and power efficiency. While it's no longer competitive with modern CPUs, its 4-core, 8-thread design with a base frequency of 2.4 GHz and a turbo boost up to 3.4 GHz provides respectable single-threaded and multi-threaded performance for its era. As of March 2026, the processor is considered outdated, but its 35 W TDP and LGA-1151 socket make it a viable option for low-power desktop and embedded systems where thermal constraints are critical.

The Core i7-6700TE leverages Intel’s Skylake architecture, built on a 14 nm process node, and features 8 MB of L3 cache, 1 MB of L2 cache, and 0.25 MB of L1 cache. It supports dual-channel DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 memory, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. With 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes and a DMI 3.0 bus, the chip offers solid connectivity for integrated storage and expansion. Its integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU, equipped with 24 execution units and a maximum frequency of 1.0 GHz, supports up to three displays and is suitable for basic multimedia and light graphics tasks.

In benchmark testing, the Core i7-6700TE achieves an overall score of 5026, placing it at #857 among 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 5177 ranks it at #826, while its multicore score of 4800 places it at #842. These results position it just above the Core i7-8665U and slightly below the Core i5-8259U, indicating that it holds its own in single-threaded workloads but falls behind in heavily threaded applications. The processor's performance is comparable to older desktop and mobile CPUs from the mid-2010s, such as the Core i7-3770K and Core i7-4702HQ.

Notable features include support for Intel’s virtualization technologies (VT-x, VT-d, EPT), Hyper-Threading, and advanced instruction sets such as AVX and AVX2. The chip also supports ECC memory, making it suitable for professional and industrial environments where data integrity is crucial. Despite its age, the processor remains a reliable choice for embedded applications, small office servers, or legacy systems requiring Intel’s vPro and secure boot technologies.

In conclusion, the Core i7-6700TE is best suited for low-power, space-constrained environments where energy efficiency and integrated features are prioritized over raw performance. While it is no longer a contender in the current market, its robust feature set and proven reliability make it a practical option for specific niche use cases in embedded and industrial computing.
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Intel Core i7-6700TE

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-6700TE
Family: Core
Series: i7-6000
Model Number: i7-6700TE
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3400 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 3300 MHz
Turbo Frequency (3 cores): 3200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 3100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 24x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 94
Socket: LGA-1151
Package: FCLGA-1151
Chipset: Sunrise
Target Segment: Embedded
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: 1000 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
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