Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-7500T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-7500T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 217 days older than the cheaper Core i5-7500T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 1% better in ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i5-7500T - 121 vs 120 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-7500T - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7500T
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$98.89 vs CA$309.94
- Up to 68% better value when playing ARK: Survival Evolved than Core i7-6850K - CA$0.82 vs CA$2.56 per FPS
- Consumes up to 75% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 35 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
ARK: Survival Evolved
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
121
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.56/FPS
32%
Price, CA$
CA$309.94
31%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$309.94 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 110 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
120
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.82/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$98.89
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$98.89 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 110 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i5-7500T |
---|---|---|
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 | 2.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 35 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 27.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |