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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7800X 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 i7-7800X is 695 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7800X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Up to 42% cheaper than Core i7-7800X - $138.89 vs $241.3
- Up to 43% better value when playing Control than Core i7-7800X - $0.76 vs $1.33 per FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-7800X - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7800X doesn't have integrated graphics
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
FPS
202
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.33/FPS
57.14285714285714%
Price, €
€267.84
57%
Intel Core i7-7800X X-Series Processor 6 Cores up to 4.0 GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA2066 X299 Series 140W
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Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
202
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.76/FPS
100%
Price, €
€154.17
100%
Value Winner
Intel CM8066201919901 CORE I7-6700K FC-LGA14C 4.10G 8M Tray Processor Cache SKYLAKE
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i7-7800X
Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Core i7-6700K
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7800X | vs | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Aug 1st, 2015 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Skylake |
| Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 91 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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