Intel Core i7-6850K processor review

Intel Core i7-6850K

Core i7-6850K processor released by Intel; release date: May 2016. At the time of release, the processor cost $475. The processor is designed for desktop-computers and based on Broadwell E microarchitecture.

CPU is unlocked for overclocking. Total number of cores - 6, threads - 12. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.80 GHz. Manufacturing process technology - 14 nm. Cache size: L1 - 32 KB (per core), L2 - 256 KB (per core), L3 - 15360 KB (shared).

Supported memory types: DDR4 2400/2133. Maximum memory size: 128 GB.

Supported socket types: FCLGA2011-3. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 140 Watt.

The processor has integrated graphics None.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
2405
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
11462
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
992
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
5955
3DMark Fire Strike
Physics Score
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
25463
3926
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Face Detection
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
97.640 mPixels/s
7.896 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Ocean Surface Simulation
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
741.453 Frames/s
80.964 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
T-Rex
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4.623 Frames/s
0.995 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Video Composition
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
49.002 Frames/s
3.838 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Bitcoin Mining
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
218.231 mHash/s
10.813 mHash/s
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 2405
PassMark - CPU mark 11462
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 992
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 5955
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3926
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection 7.896 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation 80.964 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex 0.995 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition 3.838 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining 10.813 mHash/s

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Broadwell E
Launch date May 2016
Launch price (MSRP) $475
Place in performance rating 1724
Price now $549.99
Processor Number i7-6850K
Series Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status Discontinued
Value for money (0-100) 7.70
Vertical segment Desktop

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.60 GHz
L1 cache 32 KB (per core)
L2 cache 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 15360 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C
Maximum frequency 3.80 GHz
Number of cores 6
Number of threads 12
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 4
Maximum memory size 128 GB
Supported memory types DDR4 2400/2133

Graphics

Processor graphics None

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Sockets supported FCLGA2011-3
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 140 Watt

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 40
PCI Express revision 3.0
Scalability 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Turbo Boost Max 3.0

Virtualization

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)