Intel Core i7-6800K vs Intel Core i7-10700K

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Intel Core i7-6800K or Intel Core i7-6800K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-6800K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6800K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10700K features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i7-6800K Name Intel Core i7-10700K
6 Generation 10
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 10000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6800K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6800K is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-10700K has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700K is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.1 GHz.
3.4 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6x Cores 8x
12 Threads 16
6 CPU Cores 8
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.1 GHz
None None 4.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6800K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10700K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700K uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Direct X 12
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Generation 9.5
-- Execution units 24
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
4 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 125 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
None TDP down 95 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6800K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10700K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
628 $ Release price 374 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Part Number --
Skylake S Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
15.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2020
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
19094
19094
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
10752
10752

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
12678
12678
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
6645
6645

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9268
9268
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
6314
6314

V-Ray CPU-Render Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9145
9145
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
4855
4855

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
8629
8629
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
5960
5960

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
5614
5614
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
3194
3194

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1636
1636
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1267
1267

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1347
1347
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
1080
1080

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10700K
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1309
1309
Intel Core i7-6800K
6C 12T @ 3.4 GHz
949
949