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Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-6900K

Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-6900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 210.77 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K

3.9 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 210.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16361 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short — Core i5-11600K outperforms Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-11600K is 1750 days newer than Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-11600K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-6900K - 291 vs 277 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-11600K - 16 vs 12 threads
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Apex Legends

Apex Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

291

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.72/FPS

100%

Price, €

€210.77

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-11600K 11. Generation Desktop Prozessor (Basistakt: 3.9GHz Tuboboost: 4.9GHz, 6 Kerne, LGA1200) BX8070811600K

Buy for 210.77 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 16361 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

277

95%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

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Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-11600K Logo
Core i5-11600K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2186

100%

Multi-Core

8579

100%

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

57%

Multi-Core

7118

82%

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Intel Core i5-11600K

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Intel Core i7-6900K Logo

Intel Core i7-6900K

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Rocket LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.9 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.9 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
39.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i5-11600K or Core i7-6900K

Apex Legends, 1920 x 1080, High

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