The Core i7-9700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6800K. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i7-9700K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-6800K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-6800K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
208
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
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Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
198
95%
Min 1% FPS
136
95%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-6800K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Very High
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+3
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High
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-6800K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-9700K vs Core i7-6800K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-9700K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
73%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-9700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 19th, 2018 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$385.00 | MSRP | $434.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
95 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
