Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900 is 2778 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900
- Performs up to 51% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-6800K - 206 vs 136 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6800K - 32 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i9-14900 - $103.0 vs $554.99
- Up to 72% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i9-14900 - $0.76 vs $2.69 per FPS
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $554.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13575 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
136
66%
Value, $/FPS
$0.76/FPS
100%
Price, $
$103
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $103 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 13576 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900 | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
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Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
2.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |