The Core i7-6850K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-7400T, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $40.44 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-7400T
- Up to 39% cheaper – $64.56 vs $105.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 75% less energy – 35 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-7400T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
100%
Min 1% FPS
122
100%
Price, $
$105
61%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
63%
Core i5-7400T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Average FPS
178
97%
Min 1% FPS
119
98%
Price, $
$64.56
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.36/FPS
100%
Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-7400T 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 i7-6850K vs Core i5-7400T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-7400T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Core i5-7400T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
6 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
67%
Turbo Frequency
3 GHz
79%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-7400T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
