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Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i7-6800K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: 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 103 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 431.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 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 103 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 431.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 7800X3D is 2409 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 81% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $73.05 vs $388.77
  • Up to 79% better value when playing Sons Of The Forest than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - $0.81 vs $3.82 per FPS

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 13% better in Sons Of The Forest than Core i7-6800K - 113 vs 100 FPS
  • Consumes up to 14% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 120 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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Sons Of The Forest

Sons Of The Forest

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

100

88%

Value, €/FPS

€0.81/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 103 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

113

100%

Value, €/FPS

€3.82/FPS

21%

Price, €

€431.53

18%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor

Buy for 431.53 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 102 minutes ago

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

45%

Multi-Core

5661

37%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo

Core i7-6800K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Broadwell-ECodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
140 WTDP
120 W
14 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
42.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
Radeon Graphics
Yes
OverclockableNo

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