i7-13800H vs i7-6800K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6800K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.77
Core i7-13800H
2023
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
17.03
+152%

Core i7-13800H outperforms Core i7-6800K by a whopping 152% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1025377
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.70no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Raptor Lake-H
Power efficiency4.5835.81
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Raptor Lake-H (2023)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$345$457

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads1220
Base clock speed3.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3.8 GHz5.2 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H 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
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267
Maximum memory size128 GB96 GB
Max memory channels42

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.5 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12.1
OpenGLno data4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes288

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.

i7-6800K 6.77
i7-13800H 17.03
+152%

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.

i7-6800K 10752
i7-13800H 27059
+152%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.77 17.03
Recency 31 May 2016 4 January 2023
Physical cores 6 14
Threads 12 20
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 45 Watt

i7-13800H has a 151.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, 133.3% more physical cores and 66.7% more threads, and 211.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-13800H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6800K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6800K is a desktop processor while Core i7-13800H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6800K and Core i7-13800H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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