The Core i7-6900K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-4440 and it's also a better value for money, as it's $54.06 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 32% cheaper – $112.61 vs $166.67
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-4440
- Consumes up to 40% less energy – 84 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-6900K vs Core i5-4440 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€112.61
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.61/FPS
100%
Core i5-4440
Sep 1st, 2013
Average FPS
179
98%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, €
€166.67
67%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
66%
Core i7-6900K vs Core i5-4440 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i5-4440 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i5-4440 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-4440
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
6 MB
30%
Base Frequency
3.1 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
89%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-4440 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $1,089.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Haswell |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 84 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.1 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
