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Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-7700K

Core i7-6850K vs Core i7-7700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $120 on Amazon

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Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

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Updated 348797 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6850K

3.6 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $120 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 348798 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K

4.2 GHz | 4-core

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Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 348797 minutes ago

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
This is a free version of Valheim.

Valheim

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

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Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

199

98.0295566502463%

Value, $/FPS

$0.6/FPS

100%

Price, $

$120

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.80 GHz) FC-LGA14A 3.6 6 BX80671I76850K

Buy for $120 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 348798 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


FPS

203

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.24/FPS

48.387096774193544%

Price, $

$252

47%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-7700K Desktop Processor 4 Cores up to 4.5 GHz Unlocked LGA 1151 100/200 Series 91W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 348797 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

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Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

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Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

80.7129217059198%

Multi-Core

5821

100%

Intel Core i7-7700K Logo
Core i7-7700K

Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017


Single-Core

1571

100%

Multi-Core

5105

87.6997079539598%

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Intel Core i7-6850K

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Intel Core i7-7700K

May 31st, 2016Release Date
Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Broadwell ECodenameKaby Lake
Intel Socket 2011-3SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.6 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.5 GHz
140 WTDP
91 W
14 nmProcess Size14 nm
36.0xMultiplier
42.0x
NoneIntegrated Graphics
HD 630
YesOverclockableYes

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