The Core i7-7700K is a clear winner – it's a faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only CA$23.74 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-7700K
- A faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 35% less energy – 91 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 10% cheaper – CA$221.88 vs CA$245.62
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-6850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, CA$
CA$245.62
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.29/FPS
94%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
96%
Min 1% FPS
122
97%
Price, CA$
CA$221.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
100%
Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-6850K 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 i7-7700K vs Core i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-7700K vs Core i7-6850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-7700K
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
4.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
84%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-7700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $617.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
91 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 8 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
