Intel Core i7-6850K vs Intel Core i7-9700F

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Intel Core i7-6850K or Intel Core i7-6850K – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-6850K features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-6850K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2011-3 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9700F features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9700F, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151-2 socket.
6 Generation 9
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 9000
Intel Core i7-6850K Name Intel Core i7-9700F
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-6850K has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-6850K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9700F has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9700F is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 8
12 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
6x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6850K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-9700F does not have integrated graphics.
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GPU name
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
4 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2666
Yes AES-NI Yes
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 140 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-6850K is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 15.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9700F is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2019
Skylake S Architecture Coffee Lake S Refresh
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
15.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 1151-2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
628 $ Release price 520 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
13350
13350
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
11397
11397

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
7202
7202
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6214
6214

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
6714
6714
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6711
6711

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
3848
3848
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3480
3480

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1570
1570
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9700F
8C 8T @ 3.0 GHz
1218
1218
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1116
1116