Key Differences
In short — Core i3-8350K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i3-8350K is 492 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-8350K - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-8350K
- Performs up to 2% better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II than Core i7-6850K - 206 vs 202 FPS
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$139.99 vs CA$309.94
- 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
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Resolution
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Game Graphics
Extreme
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Game Graphics
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Oct 5th, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i3-8350K |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |