The Core i7-6800K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Pentium G640, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $136.11 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6800K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 2 threads
Advantages of the Pentium G640
- Up to 85% cheaper – $24.29 vs $160.40
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6800K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6800K vs Pentium G640 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
182
100%
Min 1% FPS
121
100%
Price, $
$160.4
15%
Value, $/FPS
$0.88/FPS
16%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Average FPS
167
92%
Min 1% FPS
112
93%
Price, $
$24.29
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.14/FPS
100%
Core i7-6800K vs Pentium G640 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 i7-6800K vs Pentium G640 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6800K vs Pentium G640 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6800K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Pentium G640
Jun 3rd, 2012
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
20%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
82%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6800K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Pentium G640 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jun 3rd, 2012 |
| $434.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 65 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
12 | Threads | 2 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD (Sandy Bridge) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
