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
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Single-Core
1224
73.8238841978287%
Multi-Core
5661
82.78736472652822%
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |