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Key Differences
In short — Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 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 Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 1273 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 80% cheaper than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - CA$309.94 vs CA$1580.77
- Up to 80% better value when playing Saints Row than Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - CA$1.95 vs CA$9.52 per FPS
- Consumes up to 50% less energy than AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X - 140 vs 280 Watts
Advantages of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
- Performs up to 4% better in Saints Row than Core i7-6850K - 166 vs 159 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 48 vs 12 threads
Saints Row
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
159
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.95/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$309.94
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
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In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
FPS
166
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$9.52/FPS
20%
Price, CA$
CA$1580.77
19%
FPS Winner
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X 24-Core, 48-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor, without Cooler
Buy for CA$1,580.77 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 84 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
Desktop • Nov 25th, 2019
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 25th, 2019 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Ryzen Threadripper |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Castle Peak |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | AMD Socket TRX4 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 24 |
| 12 | Threads | 48 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 280 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 7 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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