Key Differences
In short — Core i7-6850K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2405S on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2405S is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-6850K is 1836 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2405S.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Performs up to 11% better in Ready or Not than Core i5-2405S - 262 vs 237 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2405S - 12 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2405S
- Up to 48% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - $99.0 vs $189.95
- Up to 42% better value when playing Ready or Not than Core i7-6850K - $0.42 vs $0.72 per FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Ready or Not
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
262
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.72/FPS
58%
Price, $
$189.95
52%
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • May 22nd, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i5-2405S |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | May 22nd, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 4 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.5 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 65 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |