Key Differences
In short — Core i5-10600K 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 Core i5-10600K is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K
- Performs up to 10% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i7-6800K - 151 vs 137 FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 27% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - $75.31 vs $103.42
- Up to 20% better value when playing Far Cry 3 than Core i5-10600K - $0.61 vs $0.76 per FPS
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
151
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
80%
Price, €
€114.8
72%
FPS Winner
Buy for €114.8 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 148 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
137
90%
Value, €/FPS
€0.61/FPS
100%
Price, €
€83.59
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €83.59 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 149 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-10600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
---|---|---|
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Comet Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
41.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |