The Core i9-14900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $451.34 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 88% cheaper – $62.16 vs $513.50
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-14900 vs Core i7-6850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Average FPS
218
100%
Min 1% FPS
143
100%
Price, €
€513.5
12%
Value, €/FPS
€2.35/FPS
14%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
84%
Min 1% FPS
122
85%
Price, €
€62.16
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900 vs Core i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900 vs Core i7-6850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900
Jan 8th, 2024
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2 GHz
56%
Turbo Frequency
5.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
15 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
66%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
43%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2024 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$549.00 | MSRP | $617.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
