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Core i3-7350K vs Core i7-6900K

Core i3-7350K vs Core i7-6900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1189 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6900K

3.2 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor (20MB Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) FC-LGA 2011-v3,BX80671I76900K

Buy for $120 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1190 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1189 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-6900K

3.2 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor (20MB Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) FC-LGA 2011-v3,BX80671I76900K

Buy for $120 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1190 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 217 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-6900K - 131 vs 126 FPS
  • Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - $51.6 vs $120.0
  • Up to 59% better value when playing Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-6900K - $0.39 vs $0.95 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 60 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 16 vs 4 threads
This is a free version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

131

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.39/FPS

100%

Price, $

$51.6

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $51.6 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1189 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

126

96%

Value, $/FPS

$0.95/FPS

41%

Price, $

$120

43%

Intel Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor (20MB Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) FC-LGA 2011-v3,BX80671I76900K

Buy for $120 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 1190 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1452

100%

Multi-Core

2873

40%

Intel Core i7-6900K Logo
Core i7-6900K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

86%

Multi-Core

7118

100%

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo

Intel Core i3-7350K

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Intel Core i7-6900K Logo

Intel Core i7-6900K

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
8
4Threads
16
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
60 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
42.0x
Multiplier32.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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