The Core i9-13900KS is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $430.99 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-13900KS
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 86% cheaper – $69.00 vs $499.99
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 7% less energy – 140 vs 150 Watts
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-6850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Average FPS
224
100%
Min 1% FPS
147
100%
Price, $
$499.99
13%
Value, $/FPS
$2.23/FPS
17%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
82%
Min 1% FPS
122
83%
Price, $
$69
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-6850K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-13900KS vs Core i7-6850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-13900KS
Jan 12th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
15 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
63%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
43%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-13900KS | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 12th, 2023 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| $699.00 | MSRP | $617.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
| 150 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
