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Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6900K

Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280356 minutes ago

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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 $145 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280357 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280356 minutes ago

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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 $145 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280357 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-10600K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-10600K is 1430 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6900K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 1% better in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Core i7-6900K - 191 vs 190 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - $143.72 vs $145.0
  • Up to 1% better value when playing Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands than Core i7-6900K - $0.75 vs $0.76 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K

  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-10600K - 16 vs 12 threads
This is a free version of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

191

100%

Value, $/FPS

$0.75/FPS

100%

Price, $

$143.72

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $143.72 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280356 minutes ago

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

190

99%

Value, $/FPS

$0.76/FPS

98%

Price, $

$145

99%

Intel Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor (20MB Cache, up to 3.70 GHz) FC-LGA 2011-v3,BX80671I76900K

Buy for $145 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 280357 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

100%

Multi-Core

6838

96%

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1252

75%

Multi-Core

7118

100%

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Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i7-6900K Logo

Intel Core i7-6900K

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.7 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
41.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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