Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6700K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-6700K is 304 days older than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Performs up to 1% better in Fortnite than Core i7-6850K - 227 vs 224 FPS
- Up to 7% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$268.88 vs CA$288.88
- Up to 9% better value when playing Fortnite than Core i7-6850K - CA$1.18 vs CA$1.29 per FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 91 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
Updated 95 minutes ago
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
227
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.18/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$268.88
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Buy for CA$268.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 95 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-6700K |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Aug 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |