Intel Core i7-980X EE vs Core i7-6850K

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Combined performance score

i7-6850K
7.46
+87.9%

Core i7-6850K outperforms Core i7-980X EE by 88% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking8641326
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Value for money3.881.79
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataCore i7 (Desktop)
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Gulftown (2010−2011)
Release date31 May 2016 (7 years old)no data
Launch price (MSRP)$475no data
Current price$241 (0.5x MSRP)$1108
Value for money

Performance per price, higher is better.

i7-6850K has 117% better value for money than i7-980X EE.

Technical specs

Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.333 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz3.6 GHz
Bus supportno data6400 MHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache256 KB (per core)no data
L3 cache15 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Maximum core temperature67°no data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierYesNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA2011LGA-1366
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+no data
AVX+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedno data

Security technologies

Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4no data
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
ECC memory support-no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes40no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6850K 7.46
+87.9%
i7-980X EE 3.97

Core i7-6850K outperforms Core i7-980X EE by 88% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-6850K 11462
+88%
i7-980X EE 6096

Core i7-6850K outperforms Core i7-980X EE by 88% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 7.46 3.97
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 130 Watt

The Core i7-6850K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-980X EE in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6850K and Core i7-980X EE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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