Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-3740QM vs Intel Core i5-6600
Intel
Intel Core i7-3740QM
Intel Socket G2 (988B)
2700 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2012
MOBILE
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-6600
Intel Socket 1151
3300 MHz
4 cores
Jul 2015
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-3740QM100%
- Intel Core i5-6600116%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-3740QM100%
- Intel Core i5-6600125%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-3740QM100%
- Intel Core i5-6600108%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3740QM
- Has an integrated GPU, which allows to run the system without a dedicated graphics card, unlike the Intel Core i5-6600.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6600
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 25% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- 8% higher multi threaded performance.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 16% higher average synthetic performance.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i5-6600
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i7-3740QM | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| TXT | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| Hyper-Threading | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| TSX | | |
| CLMUL | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| vPro | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-3740QM | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_IvyBridge | Intel_Skylake |
| Market | Mobile | Desktop |
| Memory Support | unknown | DDR4 |
| Codename | Ivy Bridge | Skylake |
| Release Date | Sep 2012 | Jul 2015 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-3740QM | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4000 | No |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-3740QM | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 6144 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-3740QM | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket G2 (988B) | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | 72°C |
| Package | FC-PGA12F | FC-LGA12C |
| Die Size | 160mm² | 177mm² |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-3740QM | Intel Core i5-6600 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2700 MHz | 3300 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3700 MHz | 3900 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-3740QM3811 points
- Intel Core i5-66004485 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-3740QM13348 points
- Intel Core i5-660015180 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i7-3740QM11258
- Intel Core i5-660011527
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i7-3740QM3274
- Intel Core i5-66003970
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (64-bit Multi Core)
- Intel Core i7-3740QM12432
- Intel Core i5-660012482
points - higher is better
GeekBench 3 (32-bit Single Core)
- Intel Core i7-3740QM2923
- Intel Core i5-66003709
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-3740QM (simulated)130.66
- Intel Core i5-6600 (simulated)165.75
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-3740QM (simulated)639.41
- Intel Core i5-6600 (simulated)787.29
points - higher is better