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Core i3-7350K vs Core i7-6850K

Core i3-7350K vs Core i7-6850K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

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Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74345 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $105 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74347 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i3-7350K

4.2 GHz | 2-core

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74345 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $105 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74347 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i3-7350K outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. 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 5% better in Dirt 5 than Core i7-6850K - 183 vs 175 FPS
  • Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - $49.99 vs $105.0
  • 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
This is a free version of Dirt 5.
Dirt 5

Dirt 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

183

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$49.99

100%

FPS Winner

Intel 7th Generation Core i3-7350K 4.20 GHz FCLGA1151 Desktop Processor (BX80677I37350K)

Buy for $49.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74345 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

175

95.62841530054644%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$105

47%

Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $105 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 74347 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo
Core i3-7350K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1452

100%

Multi-Core

2873

49.355780793678065%

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

87.32782369146005%

Multi-Core

5821

100%

Intel Core i3-7350K Logo

Intel Core i3-7350K

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Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Intel Core i7-6850K

Jan 3rd, 2017
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i3CollectionCore i7
Kaby LakeCodenameBroadwell E
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
2Cores
6
4Threads
12
4.2 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
Non-TurboTurbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
60 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
42.0x
Multiplier36.0x
Intel HD 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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