Key Differences
In short — Core i7-10700K 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 Core i7-10700K is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 28% cheaper than Core i7-10700K - CA$403.81 vs CA$557.68
- Up to 25% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-10700K - CA$1.17 vs CA$1.55 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700K
- Performs up to 4% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-6850K - 360 vs 345 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 16 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
345
95%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$403.81
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$403.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2362 minutes ago
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
FPS
360
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.55/FPS
75%
Price, CA$
CA$557.68
72%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$557.68 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2366 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-10700K |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Apr 30th, 2020 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Comet Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.1 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 38.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |