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Intel Core i7-6900K
Intel Core i9-10900K
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
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Performance
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Power Efficiency
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Benchmarks
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i7-6900K and Intel Core i9-10900KGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i7-6900K | Core i9-10900K |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Broadwell | Comet Lake-S |
| Release Date | Jun 2016 | May 2020 |
| Integrated Graphics | None | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 8 | 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 16 | 20 |
| Base Clock | 3.20 | 3.70 |
| Turbo Clock | 0.00 | 5.30 |
| L1 Cache | 512 KB | 640 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 20 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 14 nm | 14 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA2011-3 | LGA 1200 |
| TDP | 140 | 125 |