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Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-6800K

Core i7-6700K vs Core i7-6800K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $103 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 144 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $103 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 144 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-6700K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6700K is 304 days older than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Performs up to 4% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-6800K - 177 vs 170 FPS
  • Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 91 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 43% cheaper than Core i7-6700K - $103.0 vs $180.0
  • Up to 40% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-6700K - $0.61 vs $1.02 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 12 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Horizon Zero Dawn.
Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

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Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

177

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.02/FPS

59%

Price, $

$180

57%

FPS Winner

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

170

96%

Value, $/FPS

$0.61/FPS

100%

Price, $

$103

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $103 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 144 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultimate

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Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

100%

Multi-Core

4897

86%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

82%

Multi-Core

5661

100%

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Intel Core i7-6700K

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Intel Core i7-6800K

Aug 1st, 2015Release Date
May 31st, 2016
Core i7CollectionCore i7
SkylakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
6
8Threads
12
4.0 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.4 GHz
4.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
91 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
40.0x
Multiplier34.0x
HD Graphics 530
Integrated GraphicsNone
NoOverclockable
Yes

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