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Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-10700

Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-10700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700

2.9 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, BX8070110700

Buy for CA$383.99 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700

2.9 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo
Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, BX8070110700

Buy for CA$383.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16121 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700 is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Up to 33% cheaper than Core i7-10700 - CA$258.88 vs CA$383.99
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i7-10700 - CA$1.44 vs CA$2.1 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700

  • Performs up to 2% better in Crysis 3 Remastered than Core i7-6900K - 183 vs 180 FPS
  • Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 65 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Crysis 3 Remastered.
Crysis 3 Remastered

Crysis 3 Remastered

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

180

98%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.44/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$258.88

100%

Value Winner

Intel BX80671I76900K Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor, Gray

Buy for CA$258.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16121 minutes ago

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Core i7-10700

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

183

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.1/FPS

68%

Price, CA$

CA$383.99

67%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, BX8070110700

Buy for CA$383.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16121 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i7-10700

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

79%

Multi-Core

7118

100%

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Core i7-10700

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1581

100%

Multi-Core

7010

98%

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Intel Core i7-6900K

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Intel Core i7-10700

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Broadwell-ECodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
140 WTDP
65 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
32.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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