Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900K 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 i9-10900K is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 71% cheaper than Core i9-10900K - CA$210.63 vs CA$720.0
- Up to 68% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-10900K - CA$1.07 vs CA$3.3 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900K
- Performs up to 11% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-6800K - 218 vs 197 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6800K - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
197
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.07/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210.63
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$210.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 61 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
218
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.3/FPS
32%
Price, CA$
CA$720
29%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$720 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 61 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i9-10900K |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 10 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |