The Core i7-6700 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-7700K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's $68.13 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6700
- Up to 38% cheaper – $110.20 vs $178.33
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 29% less energy – 65 vs 91 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
Core i7-6700 vs Core i7-7700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Average FPS
184
97%
Min 1% FPS
122
97%
Price, $
$110.2
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$178.33
61%
Value, $/FPS
$0.93/FPS
63%
Core i7-6700 vs Core i7-7700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6700 vs Core i7-7700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700 vs Core i7-7700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700
Jul 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
81%
Turbo Frequency
4 GHz
89%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
89%
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Jul 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $303.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Skylake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
65 W | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 8 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
