Atom x5-E3940 vs i7-6700TE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700TE
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.86
+214%
Atom x5-E3940
2014
4 cores / 4 threads, 10 Watt
1.23

Core i7-6700TE outperforms Atom x5-E3940 by a whopping 214% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking14482307
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.53no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i75x Intel Atom
Power efficiency10.4411.64
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Apollo Lake (2014−2016)
Release date19 October 2015 (9 years ago)30 August 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$303no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads84
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.6 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)56K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size122 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data103 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940 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 (Uniprocessor)
Socket1151Intel BGA 1296
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt10 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX+-
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
TSX+-
SIPP+-

Security technologies

Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-1866
Maximum memory size64 GB8 GB
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 530Intel HD Graphics 500

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes164

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.

i7-6700TE 3.86
+214%
Atom x5-E3940 1.23

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.

i7-6700TE 6135
+214%
Atom x5-E3940 1953

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.86 1.23
Integrated graphics card 2.59 0.77
Recency 19 October 2015 30 August 2014
Threads 8 4
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 10 Watt

i7-6700TE has a 213.8% higher aggregate performance score, 236.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more threads.

Atom x5-E3940, on the other hand, has 250% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6700TE is our recommended choice as it beats the Atom x5-E3940 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6700TE is a desktop processor while Atom x5-E3940 is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700TE and Atom x5-E3940, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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