The Core i7-11700 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6900K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's CA$222.53 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-11700
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6900K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- Up to 47% cheaper – CA$246.45 vs CA$468.98
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
Core i7-11700 vs Core i7-6900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
201
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$468.98
52%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.33/FPS
58%
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
91%
Min 1% FPS
122
92%
Price, CA$
CA$246.45
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.34/FPS
100%
Core i7-11700 vs Core i7-6900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-11700 vs Core i7-6900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-11700 vs Core i7-6900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-11700
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
80%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
78%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-11700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$323.00 | MSRP | $1,089.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 16 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
