Processor N95 vs i7-6800K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6800K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.76
+113%
Processor N95
2023
4 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
3.18

Core i7-6800K outperforms Processor N95 by a whopping 113% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6800K and Processor N95 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10341616
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.69no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-N
Power efficiency4.5720.05
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Alder Lake-N (2023)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)3 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$345no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6800K and Processor N95 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads124
Base clock speed3.4 GHz0.1 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)96 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (shared)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Maximum core temperatureno data105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6800K and Processor N95 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011Intel BGA 1264
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor N95. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6800K and Processor N95 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor N95 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor N95. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel UHD Graphics Xe 16EUs (Tiger Lake-H) ( - 1200 MHz)

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and Processor N95.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes289

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.76 3.18
Recency 31 May 2016 3 January 2023
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

i7-6800K has a 112.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

Processor N95, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 6 years, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6800K is our recommended choice as it beats the Processor N95 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6800K is a desktop processor while Processor N95 is a notebook one.


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