The Core i7-6850K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Phenom II X4 B95 and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$109.51 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Phenom II X4 B95
- Up to 49% cheaper – CA$112.37 vs CA$221.88
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i7-6850K vs Phenom II X4 B95 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, CA$
CA$221.88
50%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
56%
Phenom II X4 B95
Oct 1st, 2009
Average FPS
165
90%
Min 1% FPS
111
91%
Price, CA$
CA$112.37
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
100%
Core i7-6850K vs Phenom II X4 B95 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 Phenom II X4 B95 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Phenom II X4 B95 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Phenom II X4 B95
Oct 1st, 2009
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
3.012 GHz
84%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1333 MHz
56%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Phenom II X4 B95 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Oct 1st, 2009 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | AMD Socket AM3 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Deneb |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 1333 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | On certain motherboards (Chipset feature) |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
