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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $434
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MSRP in USD: $434
Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Performs up to 7% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-6800K - 147 vs 138 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6800K - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - CA$210.63 vs CA$330.0
- Up to 32% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-10700K - CA$1.53 vs CA$2.24 per FPS
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
147
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.24/FPS
68%
Price, CA$
CA$330
63%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i7-10700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.1 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W (BX8070110700K)
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Updated 68 minutes ago
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
138
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.53/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210.63
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray
Buy for CA$210.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 68 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-10700K
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-10700K | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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