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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 1750 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K
- Performs up to 12% better in Battlefield IV than Core i7-6800K - 453 vs 406 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 38% cheaper than Core i5-11600K - CA$188.88 vs CA$304.99
- Up to 30% better value when playing Battlefield IV than Core i5-11600K - CA$0.47 vs CA$0.67 per FPS
Battlefield IV
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
453
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.67/FPS
70%
Price, CA$
CA$304.99
61%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i5-11600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.9 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel® 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W
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Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
406
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.47/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$188.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray
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In Stock
Updated 17705 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-11600K
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-11600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
39.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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