The Core i7-6900K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-4930K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $27.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-4930K
- Up to 22% cheaper – $98.00 vs $125.00
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-4930K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$125
78%
Value, $/FPS
$0.68/FPS
84%
Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-4930K 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 i7-6900K vs Core i7-4930K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6900K vs Core i7-4930K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
95%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-4930K
Sep 1st, 2013
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4930K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2013 |
| $1,089.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Ivy Bridge E |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.9 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
