Key Differences
In short — Core i9-10900 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-10900 is 1734 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i9-10900 - $131.61 vs $204.55
- Up to 34% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-10900 - $0.58 vs $0.88 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-10900
- Performs up to 2% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-6700K - 257 vs 251 FPS
- Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 20 vs 8 threads
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
251
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.58/FPS
100%
Price, €
€146.09
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €146.09 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 215 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
257
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
65%
Price, €
€227.05
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for €227.05 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 215 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i9-10900 |
---|---|---|
Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 20 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
No | Overclockable | No |