Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-7700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6900K is 217 days older than the more expensive Core i7-7700.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 1% better in Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition than Core i7-7700 - 207 vs 205 FPS
- Up to 6% cheaper than Core i7-7700 - €182.66 vs €193.75
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700 - 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i7-7700 |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |