Key Differences
In short — Core i7-11700 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 i7-11700 is 1750 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 31% cheaper than Core i7-11700 - CA$219.66 vs CA$319.99
- Up to 29% better value when playing Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-11700 - CA$1.02 vs CA$1.43 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700
- Performs up to 4% better in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order than Core i7-6850K - 224 vs 216 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
216
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.02/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$219.66
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$219.66 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9864 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
224
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.43/FPS
71%
Price, CA$
CA$319.99
68%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$319.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 9863 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-11700 |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 750 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |