CPU
GPU
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Core i7-6700K
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is positioned at rank 282 and the Core i7-6700K is on rank 677, so the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($142) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+188%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($50) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($142) |
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 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 and Core i7-6700K
Ryzen 5 PRO 1500
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 29 June 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 9,062 points. Launch price was $149.
Core i7-6700K
The Core i7-6700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 August 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 4.2 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 91 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,933 points. Launch price was $339.
Processing Power
Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 and Core i7-6700K share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 versus 4.2 GHz on the Core i7-6700K — a 12.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-6700K (base: 3.5 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6700K uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 scores 9,062 against the Core i7-6700K's 8,933 — a 1.4% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-6700K.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 8 | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.2 GHz+14% |
| Base Clock | 3.5 GHz | 4 GHz+14% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total)+100% | 8 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Skylake (2015−2016) |
| PassMark | 9,062+1% | 8,933 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-6700K uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1151 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 1500) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-6700K). The Core i7-6700K includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 530), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-6700K targets Desktop.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 launched at $189 MSRP, while the Core i7-6700K debuted at $350. At current prices ($50 vs $142), the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 is $92 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 delivers 181.2 pts/$ vs 62.9 pts/$ for the Core i7-6700K — making the Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 the 96.9% better value option.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $189-46% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50-65% | $142 |
| Performance per Dollar | 181.2+188% | 62.9 |
| Release Date | 2017 | 2015 |
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