Intel Core i7-6700TE
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Core i7-6700TE Core Configuration
Processing cores and threading
The Intel Core i7-6700TE features 4 physical cores and 8 threads, which directly impacts multi-threaded performance in CPU benchmarks. More cores allow the processor to handle parallel workloads efficiently, improving performance in video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking scenarios. Thread count determines how many simultaneous tasks the CPU can process, with higher thread counts benefiting productivity applications and content creation workflows.
i7-6700TE Clock Speeds
Base and boost frequencies
Clock speed is a critical factor in Core i7-6700TE benchmark performance, measured in GHz. The base clock represents the guaranteed operating frequency, while the boost clock indicates maximum single-core performance under optimal conditions. Higher clock speeds translate to faster single-threaded performance, which is essential for gaming and applications that don't fully utilize multiple cores. The Core i7-6700TE by Intel can dynamically adjust its frequency based on workload and thermal headroom.
Intel's Core i7-6700TE Cache Hierarchy
L1, L2, L3 cache sizes
Cache memory is ultra-fast storage built directly into the i7-6700TE processor die. L1 cache provides the fastest access for frequently used data, while L2 and L3 caches offer progressively larger storage with slightly higher latency. Larger cache sizes significantly improve CPU benchmark scores by reducing memory access times. The Core i7-6700TE's cache configuration is optimized for both gaming performance and productivity workloads, minimizing data fetch delays during intensive computations.
Skylake Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Core i7-6700TE is built on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process, which determines power efficiency and thermal characteristics. Smaller process nodes allow for more transistors in the same space, enabling higher performance per watt. The architecture defines how the processor handles instructions and manages data flow, directly impacting benchmark results across different workload types. Modern CPU architectures like the one in i7-6700TE incorporate advanced branch prediction and out-of-order execution for optimal performance.
Skylake Instruction Set Features
Supported CPU instructions and extensions
The Core i7-6700TE by Intel supports various instruction set extensions that enable optimized performance for specific workloads. SIMD instructions like SSE and AVX accelerate multimedia, scientific computing, and AI workloads by processing multiple data points simultaneously. Features like AES-NI provide hardware-accelerated encryption, while AVX-512 (if supported) enables advanced vector processing for data centers and high-performance computing. These instruction sets are critical for software compatibility and performance in modern applications.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power specifications
The Intel Core i7-6700TE has a TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 35W, indicating the cooling solution required for sustained operation. TDP affects both system power consumption and the type of cooler needed. Lower TDP processors are ideal for compact builds and laptops, while higher TDP chips typically offer better sustained performance in demanding CPU benchmarks. Understanding power requirements helps ensure your system can deliver consistent performance without thermal throttling.
Intel Socket 1151 Platform & Socket
Compatibility information
The Core i7-6700TE uses the Intel Socket 1151 socket, which determines motherboard compatibility. Choosing the right platform is essential for building a system around this processor. The socket type also influences available features like PCIe lanes, memory support, and upgrade paths. When comparing CPU benchmarks, ensure you're looking at processors compatible with your existing or planned motherboard to make informed purchasing decisions.
Intel Socket 1151 Memory Support
RAM compatibility and speeds
Memory support specifications for the i7-6700TE define which RAM types and speeds are compatible. Faster memory can significantly improve CPU benchmark performance, especially in memory-intensive applications and gaming. The memory controller integrated into the Core i7-6700TE determines maximum supported speeds and channels. Dual-channel or quad-channel memory configurations can double or quadruple memory bandwidth, providing noticeable performance gains in content creation and scientific workloads.
Intel's Core i7-6700TE Integrated Graphics
Built-in GPU specifications
The Intel Core i7-6700TE includes integrated graphics, eliminating the need for a dedicated GPU in basic computing scenarios. Integrated graphics are ideal for office productivity, video playback, and light gaming. While not designed for demanding GPU benchmarks, the iGPU in the i7-6700TE provides hardware video encoding and decoding capabilities. This makes the processor suitable for compact builds, HTPCs, and systems where power efficiency is prioritized over gaming performance.
Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Core i7-6700TE is manufactured by Intel and represents their commitment to delivering competitive CPU performance. Understanding the release date and pricing helps contextualize benchmark comparisons with other processors from the same generation. Launch pricing provides a baseline for evaluating value, though street prices often differ. Whether you're building a new system or upgrading, the Core i7-6700TE by Intel offers a specific balance of performance, features, and cost within Intel's product lineup.
About Intel Core i7-6700TE
The Intel Core i7-6700TE is a 4-core, 8-thread desktop processor built on Intel's 14 nm Skylake architecture, with a 2.40 GHz base clock and a 3.40 GHz boost clock. Its 35 W TDP puts it in the low-power desktop class on Intel Socket 1151. Benchmark data places it at the 41st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1663. That score is exactly tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-4770HQ, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-4810MQ, and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. In application-level tests, it scores 5257 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 742 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 2207 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 311 in Cinebench R20 single-core. It also records 3154 in Geekbench multi-core and 1028 in Geekbench single-core. The memory controller supports dual-channel DDR4 with 34.1 GB/s of bandwidth, and the integrated HD Graphics 530 provides onboard video output.
How It Compares
Against the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U, the i7-6700TE is exactly level. Both processors produce an average benchmark score of 1663, and the delta is 0. The two CPUs sit at the same performance tier in the database.
Against the Intel Core i7-4770HQ, the i7-6700TE trails by a narrow margin. The i7-4770HQ posts an average score of 1666, which makes the i7-6700TE 0.2% slower. That gap is close enough to be considered performance parity rather than a meaningful competitive difference.
Against the Intel Core i7-4810MQ, the i7-6700TE is ahead by 0.3%. The i7-4810MQ average score is 1658, while the i7-6700TE average score is 1663. This is a very small lead, but it still places the Skylake part above the older mobile i7 in the rankings.
Against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, the i7-6700TE leads by 0.4%. The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U average score is 1657. Again, the difference is less than one percent, so the two parts occupy effectively the same performance bracket, with the i7-6700TE holding the top side of that bracket.
Power and Thermals
The i7-6700TE has a TDP of 35 W. That is a low power figure for a desktop processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, and it sets the cooling expectation. A basic air cooler or a compact low-profile cooling solution should be enough to handle this thermal load; the data does not suggest a need for high-end liquid cooling or a very large tower cooler. The 14 nm process node keeps power density manageable, and the 2.40 GHz base clock provides a modest all-core operating point. During single-threaded bursts, the CPU can reach its 3.40 GHz boost clock while still operating within the same 35 W design class. Sustained multi-threaded workloads, such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core run that produced a score of 5257, remain within the reach of the 4-core/8-thread configuration and its low-power envelope. The Active production status indicates the part is still a supported desktop product, and the low TDP makes it a reasonable fit for small-form-factor systems that prioritize heat dissipation.
Who Should Consider It
Users who need a low-power desktop CPU with eight threads should consider the i7-6700TE. The multi-thread results — Cinebench R15 529, Cinebench R20 2207, Cinebench R23 5257, and Geekbench 3154 — show that it can handle threaded workloads like compilation, encoding, and rendering at a moderate level. For creation tasks that scale across cores, the processor is a capable entry point, though its 41st percentile ranking makes clear it is not positioned near the top of the database. Office productivity will benefit from the 8-thread configuration and the 3.40 GHz boost clock in lighter single-threaded tasks. For gaming, the single-thread scores of Cinebench R23 742 and Geekbench 1028 indicate modest per-core performance, while the integrated HD Graphics 530 is the only graphics solution listed in the data. The CPU is not multiplier-unlocked, so users looking to overclock by raising core multipliers will not be able to do so. Systems using this CPU will rely on the dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 34.1 GB/s bandwidth, which is adequate for this performance class.
Platform and Compatibility
The i7-6700TE uses Intel Socket 1151. It supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported, so the platform is aimed at standard desktop memory rather than server-grade configurations. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU itself, which determines the available bandwidth for discrete GPUs and other high-throughput devices. Integrated graphics are provided by the HD Graphics 530, allowing a build to output video without a separate graphics card. The market segment is Desktop and the production status is Active. The multiplier is locked, meaning the 2.40 GHz base clock and 3.40 GHz boost clock are the fixed operating points and core multipliers cannot be raised. The release date is 2015-08-31, so the platform is built around the Skylake generation from that era. Upgrade considerations are therefore tied to the Socket 1151 interface, the DDR4 memory controller, and the 16 PCIe Gen 3 lanes provided by the CPU.
FAQ
Q: What socket does the Intel Core i7-6700TE use?
A: It uses Intel Socket 1151.
Q: How many cores and threads does the i7-6700TE have?
A: It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.40 GHz.
Q: What memory configuration is supported?
A: It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with 34.1 GB/s of bandwidth. ECC memory is not supported.
Q: Does it include integrated graphics?
A: Yes, it includes HD Graphics 530.
Q: Can the CPU be overclocked?
A: No. The multiplier is locked, as indicated by the multiplierUnlocked field being false.
Q: What is the CPU's overall ranking?
A: It sits at the 41st percentile of all CPUs and has an average benchmark score of 1663.
Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior
The split between single-thread and multi-thread performance is consistent across benchmark generations. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 742 and the multi-core score is 5257. In Cinebench R20, the single-core score is 311 and the multi-core score is 2207. In Cinebench R15, the single-core score is 74 and the multi-core score is 529. In Geekbench, the single-core score is 1028 and the multi-core score is 3154. In every case, the multi-thread result is substantially higher because the CPU can engage all 8 threads simultaneously. Single-threaded workloads depend more directly on the 3.40 GHz boost clock, while sustained all-core tasks return to the 2.40 GHz base clock as the floor. Applications that are lightly threaded will be limited by the per-core scores, which are modest compared to the top of the database. Applications that can parallelize well will get closer to the multi-core figures. The pattern is what would be expected from a 4-core/8-thread Skylake part: enough parallel throughput for mainstream tasks, but with single-thread performance as the more limiting factor in latency-sensitive work.
Benchmark Performance
The i7-6700TE has an average benchmark score of 1663. That average is exactly equal to the AMD Ryzen 7 2700U's average score of 1663. Against the Intel Core i7-4770HQ, the i7-6700TE is 0.2% behind; the i7-4770HQ average score is 1666. Against the Intel Core i7-4810MQ, the i7-6700TE is 0.3% ahead; the i7-4810MQ average score is 1658. Against the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, the i7-6700TE is 0.4% ahead; the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U average score is 1657. These deltas are all under one percent, so the four CPUs form a tight cluster in overall performance.
In specific workload tests, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 5257 and the single-core score is 742. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 2207 and the single-core score is 311. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 529 and the single-core score is 74. Geekbench multi-core is 3154 and single-core is 1028. Across every test, the multi-thread score exceeds the single-thread score, reflecting the 8-thread execution capability. The 8 MB shared L3 cache, the 35 W TDP, and the 2.40/3.40 GHz clock range combine to produce a processor that lands in the middle of the overall CPU distribution at the 41st percentile. The benchmark data shows a low-power Skylake chip that trades absolute peak performance for thermal restraint, while remaining competitive with its nearest rivals.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the Intel Core i7-6700TE are below.
Benchmark Scores
cinebench_cinebench_r15_multicoreSource
Cinebench R15 multi-core renders a complex 3D scene using all CPU threads simultaneously. This test reveals how Intel Core i7-6700TE performs in parallel rendering workloads.
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Cinebench R15 single-core measures the speed of one CPU thread rendering 3D geometry. This score indicates how Intel Core i7-6700TE handles tasks that can't be parallelized.
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cinebench_cinebench_r20_multicoreSource
Cinebench R20 multi-core uses a scene requiring 4x more computational power than R15. This test better reflects modern CPU capabilities for professional rendering on Intel Core i7-6700TE. The more demanding workload provides better differentiation between current-generation processors. Content creators and 3D artists use this benchmark to estimate real-world render performance.
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cinebench_cinebench_r20_singlecoreSource
Cinebench R20 single-core tests one thread against a more demanding scene than R15. This reveals the true single-thread rendering capability of Intel Core i7-6700TE. The increased complexity provides more accurate performance differentiation between modern CPUs. Single-thread performance remains critical for gaming and applications with serial bottlenecks.
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cinebench_cinebench_r23_multicoreSource
Cinebench R23 multi-core is the current standard for CPU rendering benchmarks with a 10-minute minimum runtime. This extended test reveals sustained performance of Intel Core i7-6700TE after thermal limits kick in. The longer duration exposes cooling limitations that shorter benchmarks miss. Professional users rely on R23 scores to predict real-world rendering performance under sustained workloads.
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cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecoreSource
Cinebench R23 single-core measures sustained single-thread performance over 10 minutes. This reveals how Intel Core i7-6700TE maintains boost clocks under continuous load. The extended runtime shows whether thermal throttling affects single-core performance. This score is particularly important for understanding real-world responsiveness beyond initial boost behavior.
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geekbench_multicoreSource
Geekbench multi-core tests Intel Core i7-6700TE across real-world workloads including image processing, machine learning, and data compression. All available threads are utilized to measure parallel performance. Higher scores indicate better capability in multitasking and content creation. The cross-platform nature of Geekbench allows direct comparison with systems running different operating systems.
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geekbench_singlecoreSource
Geekbench single-core measures how fast one thread of Intel Core i7-6700TE can process tasks like web browsing and document editing. This score correlates with how snappy the system feels during normal use. Many applications still depend primarily on single-thread performance. Gaming performance is also heavily influenced by single-core speed in CPU-limited scenarios.
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