Intel Core i7-6850K processor review
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
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Geekbench 4 Multi-Core |
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3DMark Fire Strike Physics Score |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Face Detection |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Ocean Surface Simulation |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop T-Rex |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Video Composition |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop Bitcoin Mining |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2405 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 11466 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Memory |
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Max memory channels | 4 |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4 2400/2133 |
Graphics |
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Processor graphics | None |
Compatibility |
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Low Halogen Options Available | |
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 |
Sockets supported | FCLGA2011-3 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 140 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 40 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 |
Scalability | 1S Only |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | |
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | |
Advanced Technologies |
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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 |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | |
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | |
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |