Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-7350K is 217 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i3-7350K
- Performs up to 3% better in Valorant than Core i7-6850K - 781 vs 761 FPS
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - $51.6 vs $115.0
- Up to 53% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-6850K - $0.07 vs $0.15 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 60 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-7350K - 12 vs 4 threads
Valorant
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
781
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.07/FPS
100%
Price, $
$51.6
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i3-7350K | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i3 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
2 | Cores | 6 |
4 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Non-Turbo | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
60 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
Intel HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |