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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-3770 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-3770 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 1493 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-3770.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-3770
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$104.99 vs CA$219.66
- Up to 44% better value when playing Dirt 5 than Core i7-6850K - CA$0.71 vs CA$1.26 per FPS
- Consumes up to 45% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 77 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 18% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-3770 - 175 vs 148 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-3770 - 12 vs 8 threads
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3770
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
148
84%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.71/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$104.99
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-3770 Quad-Core Processor 3.4 GHz 4 Core LGA 1155 - BX80637I73770
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In Stock
Updated 18380 minutes ago
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
175
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.26/FPS
56%
Price, CA$
CA$219.66
47%
FPS Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
Buy for CA$219.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 18380 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Core i7-3770
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-3770 | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Ivy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 6 |
| 8 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 4000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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