The Core i5-11600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $8.15 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-11600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 5% cheaper – $171.13 vs $179.28
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-6850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Average FPS
203
100%
Min 1% FPS
134
100%
Price, €
€179.28
95%
Value, €/FPS
€0.88/FPS
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
90%
Min 1% FPS
122
91%
Price, €
€171.13
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.93/FPS
95%
Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-6850K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-11600K vs Core i7-6850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-11600K
Mar 16th, 2021
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.9 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
3200 MHz
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
75%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-11600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Mar 16th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$262.00 | MSRP | $617.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Rocket Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.9 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 750 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
