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Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6850K

Core i5-10600K vs Core i7-6850K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $138.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73925 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 73925 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K

4.1 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $138.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73925 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 73925 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-10600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-10600K is 1430 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-10600K

  • Performs up to 3% better in F1 22 than Core i7-6850K - 280 vs 273 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 95 vs 140 Watts
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K

  • Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-10600K - $105.0 vs $138.95
This is a free version of F1 22.
F1 22

F1 22

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

280

100%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$138.95

75%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-10600K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 4.8 GHz Unlocked LGA1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 125W

Buy for $138.95 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 73925 minutes ago

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

273

97.5%

Value, $/FPS

Price, $

$105

100%

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 73925 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo
Core i5-10600K

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1658

100%

Multi-Core

6838

100%

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

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

76.47768395657418%

Multi-Core

5821

85.1272301842644%

Intel Core i5-10600K Logo

Intel Core i5-10600K

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Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Intel Core i7-6850K

Apr 30th, 2020
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Comet LakeCodenameBroadwell E
Intel Socket 1200SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6Cores6
12Threads12
4.1 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.6 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
95 W
TDP140 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
41.0x
Multiplier36.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

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