Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 1969 days newer than Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 18% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-2600K - 175 vs 148 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Dirt 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Single-Core
668
52.6813880126183%
Multi-Core
2320
39.855694897783884%
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |