Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 1377 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 3% better in Stray than Core i7-2700K - 184 vs 178 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i7-2700K - 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2700K
- Up to 62% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - €91.04 vs €237.87
- Up to 60% better value when playing Stray than Core i7-6700K - €0.51 vs €1.29 per FPS
Stray
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Buy for €237.87 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18402 minutes ago
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
FPS
178
96%
Value, €/FPS
€0.51/FPS
100%
Price, €
€91.04
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €91.04 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18401 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Desktop • Oct 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i7-2700K |
---|---|---|
Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Oct 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.9 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 35.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |