i7-6900K vs Xeon E5-2696 v4

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon E5-2696 v4
2016
22 cores / 44 threads, 150 Watt
15.65
+71.8%
Core i7-6900K
2016
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
9.11

Xeon E5-2696 v4 outperforms Core i7-6900K by an impressive 72% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking439842
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data1.04
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Xeon E5no data
Power efficiency9.876.16
Architecture codenameBroadwell (2015−2019)Broadwell-E (2016)
Release date20 June 2016 (8 years ago)31 May 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$1,020

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K 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 cores22 (Docosa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads4416
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4 GHz
Bus typeQPIno data
Bus rate2 × 9.6 GT/sno data
Multiplier22no data
L1 cacheno data32 KB (per core)
L2 cache5.5 MB256 KB (per core)
L3 cache55 MB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size456.12 mm2no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors7200 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K 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 configuration2 (Multiprocessor)1
Socketno dataFCLGA2011
Power consumption (TDP)150 Watt140 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Smart Responseno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K are enumerated here.

VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4
Maximum memory size1,536 GB128 GB
Max memory channelsno data4

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4040

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.

Xeon E5-2696 v4 15.65
+71.8%
i7-6900K 9.11

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.

Xeon E5-2696 v4 24862
+71.8%
i7-6900K 14470

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Xeon E5-2696 v4 1120
i7-6900K 1286
+14.8%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Xeon E5-2696 v4 9006
+25.1%
i7-6900K 7200

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.65 9.11
Physical cores 22 8
Threads 44 16
Power consumption (TDP) 150 Watt 140 Watt

Xeon E5-2696 v4 has a 71.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 175% more physical cores and 175% more threads.

i7-6900K, on the other hand, has 7.1% lower power consumption.

The Xeon E5-2696 v4 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6900K in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon E5-2696 v4 is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-6900K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Xeon E5-2696 v4 and Core i7-6900K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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