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Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8350K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6850K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i3-8350K is 492 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8350K
- Performs up to 1% better in Apex Legends than Core i7-6850K - 279 vs 276 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i3-8350K - CA$219.66 vs CA$318.88
- Up to 30% better value when playing Apex Legends than Core i3-8350K - CA$0.8 vs CA$1.14 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8350K - 12 vs 4 threads
Apex Legends
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-8350K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
FPS
279
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.14/FPS
70%
Price, CA$
CA$318.88
68%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i3-8350K 4.0 Ghz Quad-Core LGA 1151 Processor 4.0 4 BX80684I38350K
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In Stock
Updated 19280 minutes ago
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
276
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.8/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$219.66
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
Buy for CA$219.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 19280 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Core i3-8350K
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-8350K | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
Oct 5th, 2017 | 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 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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