Core i7-6700 vs Core i5-10200H

Core i7-6700

4 Cores8 Thrd65 WWMax: 4 GHz2015

Core i5-10200H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-6700

4 / 8

8,048

+0.6%

7,997

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-6700 is positioned at rank 650 and the Core i5-10200H is on rank 26, so the Core i5-10200H offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11736%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11090%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8052%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2426%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1921%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1681%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

963%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

950%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

865%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

865%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

855%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

832%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

821%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

817%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

810%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

100%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

99%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

97%

#665

Core i5-7500T

MSRP: $202|Avg: $130

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10200H

#14

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

165%

#15

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

163%

#16

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

149%

#17

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

149%

#18

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

147%

#20

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

142%

#21

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

136%

#22

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

136%

#23

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

133%

#26

Core i5-10200H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

98%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

98%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

97%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

96%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

96%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

96%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

94%

#38

Core 2 Duo T8100

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

#39

Atom 330

MSRP: $43|Avg: $30

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-10200H (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6700	Core i5-10200H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($143)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6700 (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6700	Core i5-10200H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($143)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-6700 Benchmark Check

Core i5-10200H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6700 and Core i5-10200H

Core i7-6700

The Core i7-6700 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 July 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,048 points. Launch price was $303.

Core i5-10200H

The Core i5-10200H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,997 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6700 and Core i5-10200H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-6700 versus 4.1 GHz on the Core i5-10200H — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-10200H (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core i7-6700 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10200H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6700 scores 8,048 against the Core i5-10200H's 7,997 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-6700. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-6700 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10200H.

Feature	Core i7-6700	Core i5-10200H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+42%	2.4 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	8,048	7,997
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,372
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,392

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6700 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10200H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-6700	Core i5-10200H
Socket	LGA1151	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-6700) / Yes (Core i5-10200H). The Core i5-10200H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics), while the Core i7-6700 requires a dedicated GPU.