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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-6700 vs Core i7-14700F

The Core i7-6700 is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 18% cheaper$97.17 vs $359
  • Up to 90% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 8 months newer
  • Up to 60% better value for money
  • Up to 18% more expensive$359 vs $97.17

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Core i7-14700F ranks 39 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i7-14700F has 16 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i7-14700F has 20 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14700F has 25 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i7-6700 has a 62% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700F boosts 35% higher.

LGA1151
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LGA1700
Skylake
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Raptor Lake-R
Desktop
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Desktop
HD Graphics 530
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics
2133 MHz (DDR3), 2133 MHz (DDR4)
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3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)
Not Overclockable
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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-6700 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F. It's 144% faster than the Core i7-6700 on average across 100+ games, scoring 66/100 vs 27/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Core i7-6700?expand_more
144% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-6700 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 66/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-6700 and Core i7-14700F?expand_more
Performance: Core i7-6700 scores 27/100, Core i7-14700F scores 66/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i7-6700 or Core i7-14700F bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-6700 or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 66/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.

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