The Core i7-5930K is a slightly slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-5930K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6700
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-5930K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-6700 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Average FPS
182
99%
Min 1% FPS
121
99%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Average FPS
184
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, €
€202
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.09/FPS
100%
Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-6700 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-6700 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-5930K vs Core i7-6700 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-5930K
Sep 1st, 2014
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
92%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-5930K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Sep 1st, 2014 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Haswell E | Codename | Skylake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.5 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
