CPU
GPU
Core i7-6700
Core i7-10810U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i7-10810U is on rank 16, so the Core i7-10810U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10810U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-6700 | Core i7-10810U |
|---|---|---|
| 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-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-6700 | Core i7-10810U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($143) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6700 and Core i7-10810U
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 i7-10810U
The Core i7-10810U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,987 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-6700 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-10810U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-10810U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-6700 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10810U — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10810U (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i7-6700 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-10810U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6700 scores 8,048 against the Core i7-10810U's 7,987 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i7-6700. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-6700 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U.
| Feature | Core i7-6700 | Core i7-10810U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 6 / 12+50% |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz | 4.9 GHz+23% |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+209% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total) | 12 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Skylake (2015−2016) | Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) |
| PassMark | 8,048 | 7,987 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-6700 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10810U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-6700 | Core i7-10810U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1151 | FCBGA1528 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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