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AvailabilityMSRP in USD: $617
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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 334 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 56% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$126.61 vs CA$288.88
- Up to 56% better value when playing Elden Ring than Core i7-6850K - CA$1.06 vs CA$2.41 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 1% better in Elden Ring than Core i5-6500 - 120 vs 119 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500 - 12 vs 4 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
119
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.06/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$126.61
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80662I56500 6th Generation Core i5-6500 Processor
Buy for CA$126.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 121 minutes ago
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
120
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.41/FPS
43%
Price, CA$
CA$288.88
43%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
Buy for CA$288.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 121 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i5-6500
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 4 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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