Processor comparison
Intel Core i7-6700TE vs Intel Core i5-2310
Intel
Intel Core i7-6700TE
Intel Socket 1151
2400 MHz
4 cores
Sep 2015
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-2310
Intel Socket 1155
2900 MHz
4 cores
May 2011
DESKTOP
Summary
Synthetic performance index
- Intel Core i7-6700TE137%
- Intel Core i5-2310100%
Relative performance
Single thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-6700TE136%
- Intel Core i5-2310100%
Relative performance
Multi thread performance index
- Intel Core i7-6700TE138%
- Intel Core i5-2310100%
Relative performance
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6700TE
- Much higher single threaded performance (around 36% higher), makes a noticeable performance difference in gaming and the majority of applications.
- Much higher multi threaded performance (around 38% higher). This allows for higher performance in professional applications like encoding or heavy multitasking.
- 60 watts lower power draw.
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Around 37% higher average synthetic performance.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2310
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i7-6700TE
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
HWSpot recommends the Intel Core i7-6700TE
Based on productivity benchmarks, overall multithreaded performance and theoretical specifications.
Specifications
Features
| Intel Core i7-6700TE | Intel Core i5-2310 |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| AVX2 | | |
| FMA3 | | |
| F16C | | |
| BMI1 | | |
| BMI2 | | |
| EIST | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit | | |
| VT-x | | |
| VT-d | | |
| HTT | | |
| Boost 2.0 | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| Smart Cache | | |
| SGX | | |
| MPX | | |
Architecture
| Intel Core i7-6700TE | Intel Core i5-2310 |
|---|
| Architecture | Intel_Skylake | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Desktop |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Skylake | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Sep 2015 | May 2011 |
Cores
| Intel Core i7-6700TE | Intel Core i5-2310 |
|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Threads | 4 | 4 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 | Intel HD 2000 |
Cache
| Intel Core i7-6700TE | Intel Core i5-2310 |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 64 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 8192 KB (shared) | 6144 KB (shared) |
Physical
| Intel Core i7-6700TE | Intel Core i5-2310 |
|---|
| Socket | Intel Socket 1151 | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | unknown |
| Package | | FC-LGA10 |
| Die Size | unknown | 216mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| Intel Core i7-6700TE | Intel Core i5-2310 |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 2400 MHz | 2900 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3400 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 35 W | 95 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-6700TE3910 points
- Intel Core i5-23103200 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- Intel Core i7-6700TE11040 points
- Intel Core i5-231011600 points
Points - higher is better
Synthetic benchmarks
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-6700TE (simulated)144.5
- Intel Core i5-2310 (simulated)105.51
points - higher is better
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
- Intel Core i7-6700TE (simulated)572.57
- Intel Core i5-2310 (simulated)413.03
points - higher is better