Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7400 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7400 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 217 days older than the cheaper Core i5-7400.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 1% better in Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i5-7400 - 171 vs 169 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7400 - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7400
- Up to 50% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$196.99 vs CA$397.42
- Up to 50% better value when playing Total War: WARHAMMER III than Core i7-6850K - CA$1.17 vs CA$2.32 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Total War: WARHAMMER III
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
171
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.32/FPS
50%
Price, CA$
CA$397.42
49%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$397.42 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 39 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
169
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$196.99
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$196.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 39 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i5-7400 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |