Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6900K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6900K is 217 days older than the cheaper Core i5-7400T.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400T
- Up to 57% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - $52.0 vs $120.0
- Up to 55% better value when playing Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i7-6900K - $0.39 vs $0.86 per FPS
- Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 35 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 3% better in Watch Dogs: Legion than Core i5-7400T - 139 vs 135 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400T - 16 vs 4 threads
Watch Dogs: Legion
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
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Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7400T | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
24.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |