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Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-14100

Core i7-6900K vs Core i3-14100: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-6900K

3.2 GHz | 8-core

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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 2527 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-14100

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $139.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2526 minutes ago

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 2527 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-14100

3.5 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $139.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2526 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-14100 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-14100 is 2778 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Up to 14% cheaper than Core i3-14100 - $120.0 vs $139.99
  • Up to 8% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i3-14100 - $0.56 vs $0.61 per FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-14100 - 16 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i3-14100

  • Performs up to 6% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-6900K - 229 vs 216 FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
This is a free version of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

216

94%

Value, $/FPS

$0.56/FPS

100%

Price, $

$120

100%

Value Winner

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 2527 minutes ago

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


FPS

229

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.61/FPS

91%

Price, $

$139.99

85%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-14100 Desktop Processor 4 cores (4 P-cores + 0 E-cores) up to 4.7 GHz

Buy for $139.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 2526 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Epic

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

50%

Multi-Core

7118

84%

Intel Core i3-14100 Logo
Core i3-14100

Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024


Single-Core

2456

100%

Multi-Core

8430

100%

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Intel Core i7-6900K

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Intel Core i3-14100

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Jan 8th, 2024
Core i7CollectionCore i3
Broadwell-ECodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8
Cores4
16
Threads8
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.5 GHz
3.7 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.7 GHz
140 WTDPNot Available
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
32.0xMultiplier
35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 730
Yes
OverclockableNo

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