i7-1280P vs i7-6700TE

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6700TE
2015
4 cores / 8 threads, 35 Watt
3.88
Core i7-1280P
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 28 Watt
12.92
+233%

Core i7-1280P outperforms Core i7-6700TE by a whopping 233% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1448586
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.54no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Alder Lake-P
Power efficiency10.4543.49
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Alder Lake-P (2022)
Release date19 October 2015 (9 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 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 Core i7-1280P 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)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads820
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache256 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache8 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size122 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P 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
Socket1151FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 530Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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 3.88
i7-1280P 12.92
+233%

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
i7-1280P 20452
+233%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.88 12.92
Recency 19 October 2015 23 February 2022
Physical cores 4 14
Threads 8 20
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 28 Watt

i7-1280P has a 233% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 250% more physical cores and 150% more threads, and 25% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1280P is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6700TE in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6700TE is a desktop processor while Core i7-1280P is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6700TE and Core i7-1280P, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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