Key Differences
In short — Core i9-13900KS outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6850K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-13900KS is 2417 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-13900KS
- Performs up to 32% better in Valorant than Core i7-6850K - 1007 vs 761 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 32 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i9-13900KS - $84.08 vs $431.4
- Up to 75% better value when playing Valorant than Core i9-13900KS - $0.12 vs $0.48 per FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i9-13900KS - 140 vs 150 Watts
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023
FPS
1007
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.48/FPS
25%
Price, €
€478.85
19%
FPS Winner
Buy for €478.85 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 115 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
761
75%
Value, €/FPS
€0.12/FPS
100%
Price, €
€93.33
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €93.33 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 116 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 12th, 2023
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-13900KS | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
---|---|---|
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |