Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-990X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-990X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 1923 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-990X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 7% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-990X - 345 vs 322 FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-990X
- Up to 19% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$326.63 vs CA$403.81
- Up to 14% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i7-6850K - CA$1.01 vs CA$1.17 per FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
345
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
86%
Price, CA$
CA$403.81
80%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$403.81 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11097 minutes ago
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
FPS
322
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.01/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$326.63
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$326.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 11093 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Feb 24th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-990X |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Feb 24th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 130 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 26.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |