Key Differences
In short — Core i9-9900 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 i9-9900 is 1057 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i9-9900 - CA$258.88 vs CA$597.89
- Up to 56% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-9900 - CA$0.84 vs CA$1.9 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-9900
- Performs up to 2% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-6900K - 315 vs 308 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
308
97%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.84/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$258.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$258.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 215 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
FPS
315
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.9/FPS
44%
Price, CA$
CA$597.89
43%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$597.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 214 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Apr 23rd, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i9-9900 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Apr 23rd, 2019 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 31.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |