The Core i7-6850K is at least 2x slower gaming CPU than the Core i9-14900, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$651.11 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 75% cheaper – CA$221.88 vs CA$872.99
- A better value for money for gaming
Advantages of the Core i9-14900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6850K vs Core i9-14900 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
84%
Min 1% FPS
122
85%
Price, CA$
CA$221.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, CA$
CA$872.99
25%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4/FPS
30%
Core i7-6850K vs Core i9-14900 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i9-14900 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i9-14900 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
15 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
66%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
43%
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
56%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | $549.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | Not Available |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 24 |
| 12 | Threads | 32 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.0 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.8 GHz |
| 15 MB | L3 Cache | 36 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
