The Core i9-11900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6800K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$392.39 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-11900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6800K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6800K
- Up to 77% cheaper – CA$114.49 vs CA$506.88
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-11900 vs Core i7-6800K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-11900
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, CA$
CA$506.88
22%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.5/FPS
25%
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
182
90%
Min 1% FPS
121
91%
Price, CA$
CA$114.49
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.62/FPS
100%
Core i9-11900 vs Core i7-6800K 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 i9-11900 vs Core i7-6800K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-11900 vs Core i7-6800K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-11900
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
15 MB
94%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-11900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| $439.00 | MSRP | $434.00 |
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 | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
