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Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-6800K

Core i7-11700K vs Core i7-6800K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-11700K Processor 3.6 GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core, W126170357 (GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core i7-11700K, 11th gen Intel© CoreT i7, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), PC/Thin)

Buy for 235.63 on Amazon

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Updated 5653 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-6800K BX80671I76800K Desktop Prozessor (15 MB Cache, 3,40GHz, LGA 2011-v3, 140W)

Buy for 127.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5653 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-11700K Processor 3.6 GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core, W126170357 (GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core i7-11700K, 11th gen Intel© CoreT i7, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), PC/Thin)

Buy for 235.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5653 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-6800K BX80671I76800K Desktop Prozessor (15 MB Cache, 3,40GHz, LGA 2011-v3, 140W)

Buy for 127.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5653 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K is 1750 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700K

  • Performs up to 24% better in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-6800K - 663 vs 536 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 - 16 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-11700K - €127.21 vs €235.63
  • Up to 33% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege than Core i7-11700K - €0.24 vs €0.36 per FPS
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

663

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.36/FPS

66%

Price, €

€235.63

53%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-11700K Processor 3.6 GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core, W126170357 (GHz 16 MB Smart Cache Core i7-11700K, 11th gen Intel© CoreT i7, LGA 1200 (Socket H5), PC/Thin)

Buy for 235.63 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5653 minutes ago

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

536

80%

Value, €/FPS

€0.24/FPS

100%

Price, €

€127.21

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-6800K BX80671I76800K Desktop Prozessor (15 MB Cache, 3,40GHz, LGA 2011-v3, 140W)

Buy for 127.21 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5653 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2219

100%

Multi-Core

9806

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

55%

Multi-Core

5661

57%

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Intel Core i7-11700K

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Intel Core i7-6800K

Mar 16th, 2021
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Rocket LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores6
16
Threads12
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
5.0 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier34.0x
UHD Graphics 750
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-11700K or Core i7-6800K

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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