Core i7-6700K vs Ryzen 7 1800X
The Core i7-6700K is about 3% faster for gaming.
Verdict
- Performance index: the Core i7-6700K is 3% faster (33 vs 32).
- Cores: Ryzen 7 1800X has 8 vs 4.
- Power (TDP): Core i7-6700K 91 W, Ryzen 7 1800X 95 W; the Core i7-6700K delivers 8% more performance per watt.
- Age: the Ryzen 7 1800X is 2 years newer (2017 vs 2015).
- Platform: different sockets (LGA1151 vs AM4), so they need different motherboards.
Specs
| Spec | Core i7-6700K | Ryzen 7 1800X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance index | 33 | 32 |
| Brand / series | Intel Core 6th Gen | AMD Ryzen 1000 |
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Cores | 4 | 8 |
| Threads | 8 | 16 |
| Base clock | 4 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4 GHz |
| Power (TDP) | 91 W | 95 W |
| Socket | LGA1151 | AM4 |