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Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-6900K

Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-6900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-10700K is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K

  • Performs up to 3% better in Fortnite than Core i7-6900K - 230 vs 224 FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Up to 32% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - €188.88 vs €278.88
  • Up to 31% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-10700K - €0.84 vs €1.21 per FPS
This is a free version of Fortnite.
Fortnite

Fortnite

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

230

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.21/FPS

69%

Price, €

€278.88

67%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

224

97%

Value, €/FPS

€0.84/FPS

100%

Price, €

€188.88

100%

Value Winner

INTEL Core i7-6900K 3,20 gHz LGA2011-V3 20MB Cache

Buy for 188.88 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 18512 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo
Core i7-10700K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1706

100%

Multi-Core

8142

100%

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

73%

Multi-Core

7118

87%

Intel Core i7-10700K Logo

Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i7-6900K Logo

Intel Core i7-6900K

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores8
16Threads16
3.8 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.1 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
38.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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