Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 1969 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 8% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-2300 - 205 vs 189 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2300 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Up to 85% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$44.35 vs CA$288.62
- Up to 84% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-6850K - CA$0.23 vs CA$1.41 per FPS
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
205
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.41/FPS
16%
Price, CA$
CA$288.62
15%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$288.62 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 140 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
189
92%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.23/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$44.35
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$44.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 139 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i5-2300 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
140 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |