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Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-7700K

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

Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 83.59 on Amazon

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Updated 215 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for 202.09 on Amazon

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Updated 214 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

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

Buy for 83.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 215 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for 202.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 214 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 217 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 59% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $75.31 vs $182.06
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-7700K - $0.49 vs $1.13 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K

  • Performs up to 5% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-6800K - 179 vs 170 FPS
  • Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 91 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

170

94%

Value, €/FPS

€0.49/FPS

100%

Price, €

€83.59

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for 83.59 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 215 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

179

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.13/FPS

43%

Price, €

€202.09

41%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for 202.09 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 214 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

77%

Multi-Core

5661

100%

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Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

90%

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Intel Core i7-6800K

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Intel Core i7-7700K

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Broadwell-ECodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
140 WTDP
91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
34.0xMultiplier
42.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD 630
YesOverclockableYes

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