The Core i7-6900K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-9700F, however, it's a slightly better value for money, as it's CA$102.43 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- Up to 29% cheaper – CA$246.45 vs CA$348.88
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-9700F
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-9700F for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
96%
Min 1% FPS
122
98%
Price, CA$
CA$246.45
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.34/FPS
100%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
125
100%
Price, CA$
CA$348.88
70%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.83/FPS
73%
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-9700F 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 i7-6900K vs Core i7-9700F in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-9700F in core CPU performance specifications
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
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i7-9700F
Apr 23rd, 2019
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-9700F |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
| $1,089.00 | MSRP | $333.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
| 8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
