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 i7-6850K
- Up to 52% cheaper than Core i7-7700K - $120.0 vs $252.0
- Up to 52% better value when playing Valheim than Core i7-7700K - $0.6 vs $1.24 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-7700K - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-7700K
- Performs up to 2% better in Valheim than Core i7-6850K - 203 vs 199 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
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
199
98.0295566502463%
Value, $/FPS
$0.6/FPS
100%
Price, $
$120
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $120 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 348798 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
203
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.24/FPS
48.387096774193544%
Price, $
$252
47%
FPS Winner
Buy for $252 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 348797 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6850K | vs | Intel Core i7-7700K |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell E | Codename | Kaby Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.5 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 91 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 42.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |