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 i7-7700K
- Performs up to 6% better in New World than Core i7-6800K - 118 vs 111 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
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $75.31 vs $168.18
- Up to 53% better value when playing New World than Core i7-7700K - $0.75 vs $1.58 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
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In Stock
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
111
94%
Value, €/FPS
€0.75/FPS
100%
Price, €
€83.59
100%
Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 5808 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |