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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 7 7700X

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 7 7700X: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 81.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 263.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 81.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7700X

4.5 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 263.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7700X 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 Ryzen 7 7700X is 2310 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7700X - $73.05 vs $237.80
  • Up to 63% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Ryzen 7 7700X - $0.33 vs $0.89 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7700X

  • Performs up to 22% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-6800K - 297 vs 244 FPS
  • Consumes up to 25% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 105 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
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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

244

82%

Value, €/FPS

€0.33/FPS

100%

Price, €

€81.08

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for 81.08 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 85 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


FPS

297

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.89/FPS

37%

Price, €

€263.96

30%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor

Buy for 263.96 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 83 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Maximum

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

42%

Multi-Core

5661

37%

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo
Ryzen 7 7700X

Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022


Single-Core

2908

100%

Multi-Core

15263

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Logo

Ryzen 7 7700X

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Broadwell-ECodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.4 GHz
140 WTDP
105 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
45.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
YesOverclockableYes

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