The Core i7-8086K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6900K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $88.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8086K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- Up to 47% cheaper – $101.50 vs $189.99
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 12 threads
Core i7-8086K vs Core i7-6900K
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8086K
Jun 5th, 2018
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, $
$189.99
53%
Value, $/FPS
$0.9/FPS
57%
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
199
95%
Min 1% FPS
136
95%
Price, $
$101.5
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.51/FPS
100%
Core i7-8086K vs Core i7-6900K 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 i7-8086K vs Core i7-6900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8086K vs Core i7-6900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8086K
Jun 5th, 2018
Cores
6-core
75%
L3 Cache
12 MB
60%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
80%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
74%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8086K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jun 5th, 2018 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$425.00 | MSRP | $1,089.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
95 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 8 |
| 12 | Threads | 16 |
4.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
