Head-to-head used CPU value

Intel Core i7-6700K vs Intel Core i7-7700

Intel Core i7-6700K currently offers better used gaming performance per dollar. Tracked gaming performance is effectively tied.

Prices updated Sep 30, 2026
Used price differenceIntel Core i7-7700 is 14% higher
Gaming differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceIntel Core i7-7700 is 12.2% lower

Which CPU Should You Buy?

Gaming value, productivity, and total platform cost can point to different winners.

Best Gaming Value

Intel Core i7-6700K currently provides more tracked gaming performance per used dollar. Recheck the live prices before buying because a small market move can change the winner.

Productivity And Core Workloads

Intel Core i7-6700K is about 6% faster in the tracked Cinebench R23 multi-core result. Core count, cooling, and application behavior still affect real workloads.

Platform And Upgrade Cost

Socket data is incomplete for this pair. Intel Core i7-7700 has a 26 W lower tracked TDP.

Price, Benchmark And Platform Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricIntel Core i7-6700KIntel Core i7-7700
Current used price$35.5$40.48
Current new price$72.75$92.15
Relative gaming performance4242
Gaming performance per dollar1.1691.027
Cinebench R23 multi5,6265,291
Cinebench R23 single1,1201,125
Cores / threads4 / 84 / 8
Socket--
TDP91 W65 W
Release year20152017
Qualified sales1610
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