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Core i7-6800K vs Core i9-7920X

Core i7-6800K vs Core i9-7920X: 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

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X Tray Processor (CD8067303753300)- OEM Pack

Buy for $299 on Amazon

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Updated 205 minutes ago

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 205 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-7920X

2.9 GHz | 12-core

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Intel Core i9-7920X Tray Processor (CD8067303753300)- OEM Pack

Buy for $299 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 205 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-7920X 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 i9-7920X is 467 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 66% cheaper than Core i9-7920X - $103.0 vs $299.0
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i9-7920X - $0.59 vs $1.69 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i9-7920X

  • Performs up to 1% better in Assassin's Creed Valhalla than Core i7-6800K - 177 vs 175 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6800K - 24 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Assassin's Creed Valhalla

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

175

98%

Value, $/FPS

$0.59/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 205 minutes ago

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Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


FPS

177

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.69/FPS

34%

Price, $

$299

34%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-7920X Tray Processor (CD8067303753300)- OEM Pack

Buy for $299 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 205 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

89%

Multi-Core

5661

62%

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Core i9-7920X

Desktop • Sep 10th, 2017


Single-Core

1364

100%

Multi-Core

9102

100%

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Intel Core i7-6800K

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Intel Core i9-7920X

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Sep 10th, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Broadwell-ECodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 2066
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
12
12Threads
24
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.6 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.3 GHz
140 WTDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier29.0x
NoneIntegrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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