The Core i7-6700K is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Ryzen 9 9900X3D, however, it's a much better value for money, as it's $475.60 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6700K
- Up to 79% cheaper – $123.40 vs $599.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 91 vs 120 Watts
Advantages of the Ryzen 9 9900X3D
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Core i7-6700K vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
206
83%
Min 1% FPS
143
84%
Price, $
$123.4
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
100%
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Average FPS
249
100%
Min 1% FPS
170
100%
Price, $
$599
20%
Value, $/FPS
$2.4/FPS
25%
Core i7-6700K vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6700K vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6700K vs Ryzen 9 9900X3D in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
33%
L3 Cache
8 MB
6%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
91%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
38%
Ryzen 9 9900X3D
Jan 6th, 2025
Cores
12-core
100%
L3 Cache
128 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Aug 5th, 2015 | Release Date | Jan 6th, 2025 |
$339.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Skylake | Codename | Granite Ridge |
91 W | Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 24 |
| 4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.5 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 128 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz | RAM | DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | Radeon Graphics |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
