Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900K is 1765 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$238.88 vs CA$699.84
- Up to 64% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10900K - CA$0.98 vs CA$2.7 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i9-10900K - 65 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 6% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-6700 - 259 vs 245 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700 - 20 vs 8 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
FPS
245
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.98/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$238.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$238.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 118 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
259
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.7/FPS
36%
Price, CA$
CA$699.84
34%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$699.84 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 117 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700 | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
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Jul 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |