Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms Core i7-4960X on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 1001 days newer than Core i7-4960X.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-4960X
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 130 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 3% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-4960X - 309 vs 299 FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
309
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.37/FPS
100%
Price, $
$115
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Sep 3rd, 2013
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-4960X | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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Sep 3rd, 2013 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge E | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 2011 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
130 W | TDP | 140 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |