i5-14400T vs i7-6700HQ

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700HQ
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 45 Watt
4.26
Core i5-14400T
2024
10 cores / 16 threads, 35 Watt
16.07
+277%

Core i5-14400T outperforms Core i7-6700HQ by a whopping 277% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1385440
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data49.73
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency8.6341.87
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$378$221

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads816
Base clock speed2.6 GHz1.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.5 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier26no data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size122 mm2215 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s76.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 530Intel UHD Graphics 730
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.55 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6700HQ 4.26
i5-14400T 16.07
+277%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6700HQ 6523
i5-14400T 24598
+277%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.26 16.07
Integrated graphics card 2.59 4.15
Recency 1 September 2015 8 January 2024
Physical cores 4 10
Threads 8 16
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 35 Watt

i5-14400T has a 277.2% higher aggregate performance score, 60.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, 150% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 28.6% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-14400T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6700HQ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-6700HQ is a notebook processor while Core i5-14400T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700HQ and Core i5-14400T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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