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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-8086K 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 i7-8086K is 735 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 55% cheaper than Core i7-8086K - $115.0 vs $255.0
- Up to 52% better value when playing Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-8086K - $0.67 vs $1.41 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-8086K
- Performs up to 6% better in Horizon Zero Dawn than Core i7-6850K - 181 vs 171 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Horizon Zero Dawn
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
171
94%
Value, $/FPS
$0.67/FPS
100%
Price, $
$115
100%
Value Winner
Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K
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Intel Core i7-8086K Desktop Processor 6 Cores up to 5.0 GHz unlocked LGA 1151 300 Series 95W
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultimate
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i7-8086K
Desktop • Jun 5th, 2018
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-8086K |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jun 5th, 2018 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 40th |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
| 140 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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