The Core i7-8700K is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $65.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- 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
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 38% cheaper – $105.00 vs $170.00
- A better value for money for gaming
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-6850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$170
61%
Value, $/FPS
$0.89/FPS
64%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
96%
Min 1% FPS
122
97%
Price, $
$105
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-6850K 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 i7-8700K vs Core i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-8700K vs Core i7-6850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
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
81%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-8700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 5th, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$359.00 | MSRP | $617.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
95 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.7 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
| 12 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
