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Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-11700K

Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-11700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-6900K

3.2 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor (20MB Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) FC-LGA 2011-v3,BX80671I76900K

Buy for 97.4 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 209.4 on Amazon

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Updated 14152 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6900K

3.2 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor (20MB Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) FC-LGA 2011-v3,BX80671I76900K

Buy for 97.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14152 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-11700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 209.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14152 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-11700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-11700K is 1750 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-11700K - $87.75 vs $188.65
  • Up to 41% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-11700K - $0.56 vs $0.95 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700K

  • Performs up to 27% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-6900K - 221 vs 174 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
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Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

174

78%

Value, €/FPS

€0.56/FPS

100%

Price, €

€97.4

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor (20MB Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) FC-LGA 2011-v3,BX80671I76900K

Buy for 97.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14152 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

221

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.95/FPS

58%

Price, €

€209.4

46%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i7-11700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for 209.4 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 14152 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

56%

Multi-Core

7118

72%

Intel Core i7-11700K Logo
Core i7-11700K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2219

100%

Multi-Core

9806

100%

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Intel Core i7-11700K

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Broadwell-ECodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
140 WTDP
125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 750
YesOverclockableYes

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