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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-13600K 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 i5-13600K is 2310 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-13600K
- Performs up to 8% better in Fortnite than Core i7-6850K - 243 vs 224 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 14% cheaper than Core i5-13600K - CA$309.94 vs CA$359.0
- Up to 7% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i5-13600K - CA$1.38 vs CA$1.48 per FPS
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
FPS
243
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.48/FPS
93%
Price, CA$
CA$359
86%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-13600K Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 24M Cache, up to 5.1 GHz
Buy for CA$359 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 100 minutes ago
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
224
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.38/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$309.94
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
Buy for CA$309.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 101 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-13600K
Desktop • Sep 27th, 2022
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-13600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
Sep 27th, 2022 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
14 | Cores | 6 |
20 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 35.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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