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Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6800K

Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6800K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$199.99 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$199.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74042 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-10600K is 1430 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Fortnite than Core i7-6800K - 230 vs 224 FPS
  • Up to 4% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$199.99 vs CA$208.35
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Fortnite.
Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

230

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$199.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$199.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74042 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

224

97.3913043478261%

Value, CA$/FPS

Price, CA$

CA$208.35

95%

Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray

Buy for CA$208.35 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74043 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

100%

Multi-Core

6838

100%

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

73.8238841978287%

Multi-Core

5661

82.78736472652822%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i7-6800K

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
41.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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