Intel Core i7-6850K

The Intel Core i7-6850K, released in the second quarter of 2016, is a high-performance desktop processor designed for enthusiasts and professionals who require powerful multi-threaded performance for their computing tasks. With 6 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.6GHz, it delivers solid performance for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Featuring 15MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4-2133 memory up to 128GB, it ensures rapid data access and smooth multitasking. Built on the 14nm Broadwell-E architecture, it offers improved efficiency and solid performance for a variety of computing tasks. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 140W, it provides the performance headroom necessary for demanding workloads, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Intel Core i7-6850K

Intel Core i7-6850K

Intel Core i7-6850K

The Intel Core i7-6850K, released in the second quarter of 2016, is a high-performance desktop processor designed for enthusiasts and professionals who require powerful multi-threaded performance for their computing tasks. With 6 cores and 12 threads, operating at a base frequency of 3.6GHz, it delivers solid performance for gaming, content creation, and multitasking. Featuring 15MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR4-2133 memory up to 128GB, it ensures rapid data access and smooth multitasking. Built on the 14nm Broadwell-E architecture, it offers improved efficiency and solid performance for a variety of computing tasks. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 140W, it provides the performance headroom necessary for demanding workloads, making it an excellent choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

General Parameters

Release DateQ2 2016
ManufacturerIntel
TypeDesktop
Instruction Setx86-64
Core ArchitectureBroadwell E
PCI ExpressN/A
PCIE Version3
Integrated GraphicsNo

Test in benchmarks

Performance test of Intel Core i7-6850K in benchmarks

PassMark

Single Core2409
Multi Core11382

Cinebench 2024

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Cinebench R23

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core988
Multi Core7337

Cinebench R20

Cross-platform benchmark reference for high-performance processors

Single Core-
Multi Core-

Geekbench 6

The new version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core986
Multi Core3877

Geekbench 5

The previous version of this benchmark reference emulates common operations often used in real-world applications.

Single Core988
Multi Core5881

Others

Blender-
iGPU FP32-
Fabrication Process14nm
SocketLGA-2011-3
Energy Consumption140 W
Max TempN/A

CPU Performance

Main Cores6
Main ThreadsN/A
Main Cores Base Freq.N/A
Main Cores Turbo Freq.3.8GHz
Total Cores6
Total Threads12
Bus FrequencyN/A
Multiplier36x
L1 Cache32K per core
L2 Cache256K per core
L3 Cache15MB shared
Unlocked MultiplierNo

Memory Parameters

Memory TypesDDR4-2133
Max Memory128GB
Max. Memory Channels4
Max BandwidthN/A
ECC Memory SupportN/A

GPU Parameters

Integrated GraphicsNo
GPU Base FrequencyN/A
Dynamic Max GPU FrequencyN/A
ShadersN/A
Texture UnitsN/A
ROP UnitsN/A
Execution UnitsN/A
Energy ConsumptionN/A

Miscellaneous

PCIE Version3
PCIE LinesN/A

Ranking

Cinebench R23 Multi Core

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AMD Ryzen 5 2600X

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7523
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Intel Core i7 10850H

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7444
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Intel Core i7 1250U

10C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7426
CPU Logo

Intel Core i5 10500T

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7390
CPU Logo

Intel Core i7 6850K

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7337
CPU Logo

Intel Core i5 1245U

10C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7327
CPU Logo

AMD Ryzen 7 4700U

8C 8T @ 0 Mhz

7327
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Intel Core i7 7800X

6C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7325
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Intel Core i5 1335U

10C 12T @ 0 Mhz

7313