The Core i7-6850K is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i5-9600K, it's also the same value for money, as it's only $15.00 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 14% cheaper – $95.00 vs $110.00
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 6 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-9600K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 32% less energy – 95 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-9600K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
202
97%
Min 1% FPS
141
97%
Price, $
$95
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.47/FPS
100%
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$110
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.52/FPS
90%
Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-9600K 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 i5-9600K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i5-9600K 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
97%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Core i5-9600K
Oct 19th, 2018
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
60%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-9600K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Oct 19th, 2018 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 6 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.6 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 9 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
