Key Differences
In short — Core i7-7700K 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 i7-7700K is 217 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 2% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-6850K - 137 vs 134 FPS
- Consumes up to 35% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 91 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 50% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $115.0 vs $230.0
- Up to 49% better value when playing The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-7700K - $0.86 vs $1.68 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $230 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 234 minutes ago
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
134
97%
Value, $/FPS
$0.86/FPS
100%
Price, $
$115
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $115 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 234 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-7700K | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Kaby Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 12 |
4.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 140 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
42.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |