Intel Core i7-6850K vs Intel Core i9-10920X

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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 i9-10920X features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 24 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10920X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group Intel Core i 10000X
6 Generation 10
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-6850K Name Intel Core i9-10920X
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i9
 
 

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 i9-10920X has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10920X is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
12 Threads 24
6x Cores 12x
6 CPU Cores 12
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking Yes
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
3.6 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-6850K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i9-10920X does not have integrated graphics.
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-- Technology --
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name
 
 

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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-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
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-- h264 --
-- VP9 --
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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 256.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 93.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2400 Memory type DDR4-2933
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
4 Memory channels 4
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 93.8 GB/s
 
 

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 165 W watts.
140 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
100 °C Tjunction max 94 °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 i9-10920X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 19.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
628 $ Release price 689 $
Skylake S Architecture Cascade Lake
15.0 MB L3-Cache 19.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 2011-3 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
26361
26361
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
11397
11397

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
12703
12703
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6711
6711

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
10960
10960
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
6214
6214

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
7076
7076
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
3480
3480

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1568
1568
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1302
1302

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
1179
1179
Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
1116
1116

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-6850K
6C 12T @ 3.6 GHz
279.7
279.7
Intel Core i9-10920X
12C 24T @ 3.5 GHz
115.3
115.3