Intel Core i7-8706G vs Intel Core i7-6850K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-8706G 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, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, 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).

Intel Core i7-8706G

Intel Core i7-6850K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8706G

CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 8 month(s) later
Around 8% higher clock speed: 4.10 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
Around 33% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.2x lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 140 Watt

Launch date	7 January 2018 vs May 2016
Maximum frequency	4.10 GHz vs 3.80 GHz
L1 cache	256 KB vs 32 KB (per core)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 140 Watt

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
4 more threads: 12 vs 8
Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 88% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
2x more maximum memory size: 128 GB vs 64 GB
Around 4% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2401 vs 2317
Around 51% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 11429 vs 7580

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	6 vs 4
Number of threads	12 vs 8
L2 cache	256 KB (per core) vs 1 MB
L3 cache	15360 KB (shared) vs 8 MB
Maximum memory size	128 GB vs 64 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	2401 vs 2317
PassMark - CPU mark	11429 vs 7580

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-8706G
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-6850K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

2317

2401

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

7580

11429

Name	Intel Core i7-8706G	Intel Core i7-6850K
PassMark - Single thread mark	2317	2401
PassMark - CPU mark	7580	11429
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		992
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		5955
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		3926
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)		7.896
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)		80.964
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)		0.995
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)		3.838
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)		10.813

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-8706G	Intel Core i7-6850K
Essentials
Architecture codename	Kaby Lake G	Broadwell E
Launch date	7 January 2018	May 2016
Place in performance rating	1067	1727
Processor Number	i7-8706G	i7-6850K
Series	8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors	Intel® Core™ X-series Processors
Status	Launched	Discontinued
Vertical segment	Mobile	Desktop
Launch price (MSRP)		$475
Price now		$549.99
Value for money (0-100)		7.70
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	3.10 GHz	3.60 GHz
Bus Speed	8 GT/s DMI
L1 cache	256 KB	32 KB (per core)
L2 cache	1 MB	256 KB (per core)
L3 cache	8 MB	15360 KB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	14 nm	14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72 °C	72 °C
Maximum core temperature	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.10 GHz	3.80 GHz
Number of cores	4	6
Number of threads	8	12
Unlocked
Memory
Max memory channels	2	4
Maximum memory bandwidth	37.5 GB/s
Maximum memory size	64 GB	128 GB
Supported memory types	DDR4-2400	DDR4 2400/2133
Graphics
Graphics base frequency	350 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency	1.10 GHz
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 630	None
Graphics interfaces
DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported	3
Graphics image quality
4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort	4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Max resolution over eDP	4096 x 2160 @60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4	4096 x 2160 @30Hz
Graphics API support
DirectX	12
OpenGL	4.4
Compatibility
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Package Size	31mm x 58.5mm
Sockets supported	BGA2270	FCLGA2011-3
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	140 Watt
Peripherals
Max number of PCIe lanes	8	40
PCI Express revision	3.0	3.0
PCIe configurations	Up to 1x8, 2x4
Scalability		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)
Advanced Technologies
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions	Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)