Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms the more expensive Core i9-7900X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 695 days older than the more expensive Core i9-7900X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-7900X
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 0% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i9-7900X - 209 vs 208 FPS
- Up to 37% cheaper than Core i9-7900X - €222.66 vs €352.66
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i9-7900X - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-7900X doesn't have integrated graphics
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-7900X | vs | Intel Core i7-6700K |
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Jun 26th, 2017 | Release Date | Aug 1st, 2015 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake-E/EP | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2066 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.3 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
4.3 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
33.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |