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Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-6700K

Core i9-7900X vs Core i7-6700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

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INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 352.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 330 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 222.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 330 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-7900X

3.3 GHz | 10-core

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 352.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 330 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

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Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 222.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 330 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of Escape From Tarkov.
Escape From Tarkov

Escape From Tarkov

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


FPS

208

99.52153110047847%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€352.66

63%

INTEL Processore Core i9-7900X (Skylake-X) Deca-Core 3.3 GHz Socket LGA 2066 Boxato Moltiplicatore Sbloccato (Dissipatore Escluso)

Buy for 352.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 330 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

209

100%

Value, €/FPS

Price, €

€222.66

100%

FPS Winner

Intel BX80662I7 Processore 6700K Core i7-6700K, 4 GHz, cache 8 MB, Socket LGA1151

Buy for 222.66 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 330 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-7900X Logo
Core i9-7900X

Desktop • Jun 26th, 2017


Single-Core

1422

96.08108108108108%

Multi-Core

8781

100%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

100%

Multi-Core

4897

55.76813574763695%

Intel Core i9-7900X

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Intel Core i7-6700K

Jun 26th, 2017
Release DateAug 1st, 2015
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Skylake-E/EPCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2066SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
10
Cores4
20
Threads8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.3 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
140 WTDP
91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
40.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD Graphics 530
Yes
OverclockableNo

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