Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8700 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-8700 is 580 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8700
- Performs up to 8% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-6850K - 105 vs 97 FPS
- Up to 20% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$322.05 vs CA$403.81
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 1st, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Single-Core
1268
83.8070059484468%
Multi-Core
5821
98.57747671464861%
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-8700 |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 1st, 2018 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |