Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700 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 i7-7700 is 217 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 21% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - CA$187.16 vs CA$237.71
- Up to 21% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-7700 - CA$1.55 vs CA$1.95 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Performs up to 1% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-6800K - 122 vs 121 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
121
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$187.16
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$187.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2182 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
122
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.95/FPS
79%
Price, CA$
CA$237.71
78%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$237.71 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2182 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i7-7700 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |