Key Differences
In short — Core i7-11700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6850K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-11700KF is 1750 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 53% cheaper than Core i7-11700KF - $115.0 vs $247.16
- Up to 53% better value when playing Control than Core i7-11700KF - $0.57 vs $1.21 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-11700KF
- Performs up to 2% better in Control than Core i7-6850K - 205 vs 201 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 16 vs 12 threads
Control
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
201
98%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
100%
Price, $
$115
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $115 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3074 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
FPS
205
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.21/FPS
47%
Price, $
$247.16
46%
FPS Winner
Buy for $247.16 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 3073 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-11700KF |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Rocket Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1200 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 8 |
12 | Threads | 16 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |