Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K outperforms the cheaper Core i3-4130 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i3-4130 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6900K is 1003 days newer than the cheaper Core i3-4130.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 4% better in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i3-4130 - 104 vs 100 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-4130 - 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-4130
- Up to 65% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - CA$85.99 vs CA$248.88
- Up to 64% better value when playing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 than Core i7-6900K - CA$0.86 vs CA$2.39 per FPS
- Consumes up to 61% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 54 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
104
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.39/FPS
35%
Price, CA$
CA$248.88
34%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$248.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 206 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
FPS
100
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.86/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$85.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$85.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 207 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2013
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i3-4130 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Haswell |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 54 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 22 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4400 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |