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Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-8700K

Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-8700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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 4 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

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 4 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K

3.7 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-8700K 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 i7-8700K is 492 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 45% cheaper than Core i7-8700K - $103.0 vs $186.0
  • Up to 40% better value when playing New World than Core i7-8700K - $0.93 vs $1.56 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700K

  • Performs up to 7% better in New World than Core i7-6800K - 119 vs 111 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of New World.
New World

New World

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

111

93%

Value, $/FPS

$0.93/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 4 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-8700K Logo
Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


FPS

119

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.56/FPS

59%

Price, $

$186

55%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-8700K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.7GHz Turbo Unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $186 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 5 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

77%

Multi-Core

5661

87%

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Core i7-8700K

Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017


Single-Core

1582

100%

Multi-Core

6443

100%

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Intel Core i7-6800K

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Intel Core i7-8700K

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Broadwell-ECodenameCoffee Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.7 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
140 WTDP
95 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
34.0xMultiplier
37.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 630
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-6800K or Core i7-8700K

New World, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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