The Core i7-6800K is a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7400T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $86.34 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6800K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7400T
- Up to 60% cheaper – $58.16 vs $144.50
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 75% less energy – 35 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6800K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6800K vs Core i5-7400T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, €
€144.5
40%
Value, €/FPS
€0.79/FPS
41%
Core i5-7400T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
178
98%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, €
€58.16
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.32/FPS
100%
Core i7-6800K vs Core i5-7400T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6800K vs Core i5-7400T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6800K vs Core i5-7400T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-7400T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
71%
Turbo Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6800K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7400T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $434.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
