Intel Core i7-6700K vs Intel Core i9-13900KS. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Desktop / Server Desktop / Server
• Family
  Intel Core i7 Intel Core i9
• Generation
  6 13
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 6000 Intel Core i 13000
• Predecessor
  -- Intel Core i9-12900KS
• Successor
  Intel Core i7-7700K --

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Overclocking
  Yes Yes
• Core architecture
  normal hybrid (big.LITTLE)

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel HD Graphics 530 Intel UHD Graphics 770
• GPU frequency
  0.35 GHz 0.30 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.15 GHz 1.65 GHz
• Execution units
  24 32
• Shader
  192 256
• Max. GPU Memory
  64 GB 64 GB
• Max. displays
  3 3
• Generation
  9 11
• Technology
  14 nm 10 nm
• Release date
  Q3/2015 Q4/2021

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• AV1
  No Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode Decode / Encode

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i9-13900KS and Intel Core i7-6700K. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200DDR5-5600
• Max. Memory
  64 GB 128 GB
• ECC
  No Yes
• Memory channels
  2 2 (Dual Channel)

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core i7-6700K and Intel Core i9-13900KS to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  91 W 150 W
• TDP (PL2)
  -- 253 W
• Tjunction max.
  -- 100 °C

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core i7-6700K and Intel Core i9-13900KS, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
• L2-Cache
  -- 32.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  8.00 MB 36.00 MB
• Architecture
  Skylake S Raptor Lake S
• Technology
  14 nm 10 nm
• Socket
  LGA 1151 LGA 1700
• Release date
  Q3/2015 Q1/2023