A10-6800K vs i7-6900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6900K
2016
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
9.11
+353%
A10-6800K
2013
4 cores / 4 threads, 100 Watt
2.01

Core i7-6900K outperforms A10-6800K by a whopping 353% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8421933
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.040.35
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataAMD A-Series (Desktop)
Power efficiency6.161.90
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Richland (2013−2014)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)1 June 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,020$142

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6900K has 197% better value for money than A10-6800K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads164
Base clock speed3.2 GHz4.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)4096 KB
L3 cache20 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die sizeno data246 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data74 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C74 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,303 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FM2
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt100 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
PowerNow-+
PowerGating-+
VirusProtect-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data
IOMMU 2.0-+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3-2133
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels42

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataAMD Radeon HD 8670D
จำนวนพาธไลน์no data384
Enduro-+
Switchable graphics-+
UVD-+
VCE-+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K integrated GPUs.

DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno dataDirectX® 11

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and A10-6800K.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes40no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6900K 9.11
+353%
A10-6800K 2.01

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6900K 14470
+354%
A10-6800K 3186

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-6900K 1286
+166%
A10-6800K 483

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-6900K 7200
+527%
A10-6800K 1148

3DMark Fire Strike Physics

i7-6900K 16860
+305%
A10-6800K 4160

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.11 2.01
Recency 31 May 2016 1 June 2013
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 4
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 100 Watt

i7-6900K has a 353.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads, and a 128.6% more advanced lithography process.

A10-6800K, on the other hand, has 40% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-6900K is our recommended choice as it beats the A10-6800K in performance tests.


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