Ryzen 3 1200X vs i7-6800K

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Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1034not rated
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.69no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.57no data
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Zen (2017−2020)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$345no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X 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)
Threads12no data
Base clock speed3.4 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz3.4 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)128 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)8192 KB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data192 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data4800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X 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
SocketFCLGA2011AM4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
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 Ryzen 3 1200X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes28no data

Pros & cons summary


Physical cores 6 4
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

i7-6800K has 50% more physical cores.

Ryzen 3 1200X, on the other hand, has 115.4% lower power consumption.

We couldn't decide between Core i7-6800K and Ryzen 3 1200X. We've got no test results to judge.


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