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Core i7-6800K vs Core i5-10600K

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

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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$229.99 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$229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13484 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-10600K 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 i5-10600K is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 18% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - CA$188.88 vs CA$229.99
  • Up to 10% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i5-10600K - CA$0.35 vs CA$0.39 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 10% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-6800K - 590 vs 536 FPS
  • 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 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

536

90%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.35/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$188.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray

Buy for CA$188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13485 minutes ago

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

590

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.39/FPS

89%

Price, CA$

CA$229.99

82%

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$229.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 13484 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

73%

Multi-Core

5661

82%

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

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

100%

Multi-Core

6838

100%

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Intel Core i7-6800K

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Intel Core i5-10600K

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Broadwell-ECodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.1 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
140 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
34.0xMultiplier
41.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

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