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Core i7-6850K vs Core i9-11900K

Core i7-6850K vs Core i9-11900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$400.1 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K

3.5 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$400.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10697 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-11900K 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 i9-11900K is 1750 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-11900K

  • Performs up to 32% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i7-6850K - 182 vs 138 FPS
  • Up to 1% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$400.1 vs CA$403.81
  • Up to 25% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-6850K - CA$2.2 vs CA$2.93 per 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
This is a free version of HITMAN 2.
HITMAN 2

HITMAN 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

138

75%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.93/FPS

75%

Price, CA$

CA$403.81

99%

Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray

Buy for CA$403.81 on Amazon

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Updated 10692 minutes ago

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


FPS

182

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$2.2/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$400.1

100%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-11900K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 5.3 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 500 Series & Select 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for CA$400.1 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 10697 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

53%

Multi-Core

5821

53%

Intel Core i9-11900K Logo
Core i9-11900K

Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

10948

100%

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Intel Core i7-6850K

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Intel Core i9-11900K

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Mar 16th, 2021
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Broadwell ECodenameRocket Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores
8
12Threads
16
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
140 WTDP
125 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0x
Multiplier35.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
UHD Graphics 750
YesOverclockableYes

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