The Core i5-10600K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $63.05 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-10600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 40% cheaper – $94.59 vs $157.64
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
211
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, €
€157.64
60%
Value, €/FPS
€0.74/FPS
62%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
202
96%
Min 1% FPS
141
97%
Price, €
€94.59
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.46/FPS
100%
Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6850K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-10600K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
4.1 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
88%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-10600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $6.17 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
4.1 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
