The Core i7-6850K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-920 and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $25.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-920
- Up to 24% cheaper – $80.00 vs $105.00
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 130 vs 140 Watts
Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-920 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
76%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
84%
Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-920 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
Very High
1920x1080
+2
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Ultra
1920x1080
+2
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Average FPS
High
1920x1080
+3
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Very High
1920x1080
Average FPS
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-920 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-920 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 i7-920
Nov 17th, 2008
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
8 MB
53%
Base Frequency
2.67 GHz
74%
Turbo Frequency
2.93 GHz
77%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-920 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 17th, 2008 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Bloomfield |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 130 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
