Core i7-6700 vs Ryzen 7 3750H

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-6700

2015

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $303 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,048).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Core i7-6700

2015

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

✅+0.7% higher PassMark.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 65W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Launch MSRP is still $303 MSRP, while Ryzen 7 3750H mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌85.7% higher power demand at 65W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (7,990 vs 8,048).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-6700 better than Ryzen 7 3750H?

Yes. Core i7-6700 is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data and 0.7% better PassMark, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

For gaming, the two CPUs are effectively a wash in the available data.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-6700 is the better fit. You are getting 0.7% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-6700 is the smarter buy today. Core i7-6700 is at an unclear MSRP at $303 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 0.7% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (26.6 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Ryzen 7 3750H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2015). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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

Ryzen 7 3750H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-6700	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	171 FPS	169 FPS
medium	136 FPS	150 FPS
high	109 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	147 FPS	142 FPS
medium	116 FPS	121 FPS
high	92 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	67 FPS
medium	57 FPS	61 FPS
high	44 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	37 FPS

Open Core i7-6700 Open Ryzen 7 3750H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-6700	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	201 FPS	200 FPS
medium	176 FPS	179 FPS
high	160 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	178 FPS	178 FPS
medium	153 FPS	153 FPS
high	138 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	116 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	132 FPS
medium	124 FPS	115 FPS
high	101 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	75 FPS	68 FPS

Open Core i7-6700 Open Ryzen 7 3750H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-6700	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	201 FPS	200 FPS
medium	201 FPS	200 FPS
high	201 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	200 FPS
medium	201 FPS	200 FPS
high	201 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	201 FPS	200 FPS
medium	201 FPS	200 FPS
high	201 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	200 FPS

Open Core i7-6700 Open Ryzen 7 3750H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-6700	Ryzen 7 3750H
1080p
low	201 FPS	200 FPS
medium	201 FPS	200 FPS
high	201 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	200 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	200 FPS
medium	201 FPS	200 FPS
high	201 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	200 FPS
4K
low	201 FPS	200 FPS
medium	201 FPS	200 FPS
high	201 FPS	200 FPS
ultra	201 FPS	200 FPS

Open Core i7-6700 Open Ryzen 7 3750H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6700 and Ryzen 7 3750H

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.

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6700 and Ryzen 7 3750H share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-6700 versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — identical boost frequencies (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-6700 uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6700 scores 8,048 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-6700. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-6700 vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

Feature	Core i7-6700	Ryzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4 GHz
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+48%	2.3 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512K (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark	8,048	7,990

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6700 uses the LGA1151 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.