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Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-6700K

Core i7-7820X vs Core i7-6700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Intel Core i7 i7-7820X Octa-core 8 Core 3.60 GHz Processor Socket R4 LGA-2066

Buy for 359.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel CM8066201919901 CORE I7-6700K FC-LGA14C 4.10G 8M Tray Processor Cache SKYLAKE

Buy for 154.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-7820X

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Intel Core i7 i7-7820X Octa-core 8 Core 3.60 GHz Processor Socket R4 LGA-2066

Buy for 359.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel CM8066201919901 CORE I7-6700K FC-LGA14C 4.10G 8M Tray Processor Cache SKYLAKE

Buy for 154.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-7820X 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 i7-7820X is 695 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-7820X

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-7820X - $138.89 vs $323.94
  • Up to 57% better value when playing Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves than Core i7-7820X - $0.94 vs $2.19 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-7820X - 91 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-7820X doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

164

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.19/FPS

42.922374429223744%

Price, €

€359.57

42%

Intel Core i7 i7-7820X Octa-core 8 Core 3.60 GHz Processor Socket R4 LGA-2066

Buy for 359.57 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

164

100%

Value, €/FPS

€0.94/FPS

100%

Price, €

€154.17

100%

Value Winner

Intel CM8066201919901 CORE I7-6700K FC-LGA14C 4.10G 8M Tray Processor Cache SKYLAKE

Buy for 154.17 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 153 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-7820X Logo
Core i7-7820X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1411

95.33783783783784%

Multi-Core

7849

100%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

100%

Multi-Core

4897

62.3901133902408%

Intel Core i7-7820X

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Intel Core i7-6700K

Jun 26th, 2017
Release DateAug 1st, 2015
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Skylake-E/EPCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
140 WTDP
91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
40.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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