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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8300 outperforms Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8300 is 624 days newer than Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8300
- Performs up to 1% better in Grand Theft Auto V than Core i7-6850K - 127 vs 126 FPS
- Consumes up to 56% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 62 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8300 - 12 vs 4 threads
Grand Theft Auto V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
126
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.46/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$309.94
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i3-8300
Desktop • Feb 14th, 2018
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8300 | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
Feb 14th, 2018 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
62 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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