Intel Core i5-6402P vs Intel Core i7-6850K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-6402P and Intel Core i7-6850K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-6402P

  • 2.2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 140 Watt
  • Around 57% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 12.413 vs 7.896
  • Around 82% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 147.303 vs 80.964
  • 2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 8.449 vs 3.838
  • Around 27% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 13.706 vs 10.813
Specifications (specs)
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt vs 140 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 12.413 vs 7.896
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 147.303 vs 80.964
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 8.449 vs 3.838
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 13.706 vs 10.813

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-6850K

  • Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
  • 8 more threads: 12 vs 4
  • Around 12% higher clock speed: 3.80 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
  • 2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
  • Around 18% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2403 vs 2033
  • 2.1x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 11466 vs 5436
  • Around 16% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 992 vs 854
  • 2.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5955 vs 2787
  • Around 27% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.995 vs 0.781
Specifications (specs)
Unlocked Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores 6 vs 4
Number of threads 12 vs 4
Maximum frequency 3.80 GHz vs 3.40 GHz
Maximum memory size 128 GB vs 64 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2403 vs 2033
PassMark - CPU mark 11466 vs 5436
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 992 vs 854
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 5955 vs 2787
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.995 vs 0.781

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i5-6402P
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6850K

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2033
2403
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
5436
11466
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
854
992
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
2787
5955
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
12.413
7.896
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
147.303
80.964
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.781
0.995
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
8.449
3.838
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
13.706
10.813
Name Intel Core i5-6402P Intel Core i7-6850K
PassMark - Single thread mark 2033 2403
PassMark - CPU mark 5436 11466
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 854 992
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 2787 5955
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 12.413 7.896
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 147.303 80.964
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.781 0.995
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 8.449 3.838
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 13.706 10.813
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 3926

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i5-6402P Intel Core i7-6850K

Essentials

Architecture codename Skylake Broadwell E
Launch date Q4'15 May 2016
Place in performance rating 1665 1686
Processor Number i5-6402P i7-6850K
Series 6th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Vertical segment Desktop Desktop
Launch price (MSRP) $475
Price now $549.99
Value for money (0-100) 7.70

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 2.80 GHz 3.60 GHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 71°C
Maximum frequency 3.40 GHz 3.80 GHz
Number of cores 4 6
Number of threads 4 12
L1 cache 32 KB (per core)
L2 cache 256 KB (per core)
L3 cache 15360 KB (shared)
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 72 °C
Unlocked

Memory

Max memory channels 2 4
Maximum memory bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
Maximum memory size 64 GB 128 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-1866/2133, DDR3L-1333/1600 @ 1.35V DDR4 2400/2133

Graphics

Device ID 0x1902
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 950 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 510 None

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@24Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12
OpenGL 4.5

Compatibility

Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 37.5mm x 37.5mm
Sockets supported FCLGA1151 FCLGA2011-3
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 65 Watt 140 Watt
Thermal Solution PCG 2015C (65W)

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 40
PCI Express revision 3.0 3.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Scalability 1S Only 1S Only

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)
Secure Boot

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® Smart Response technology
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)