EPYC 75F3 vs i7-6850K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6850K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
7.21
EPYC 75F3
2021
32 cores / 64 threads, 280 Watt
43.13
+498%

EPYC 75F3 outperforms Core i7-6850K by a whopping 498% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6850K and EPYC 75F3 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking98553
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.275.98
Market segmentDesktop processorServer
Seriesno dataAMD EPYC
Power efficiency4.8714.58
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Milan (2021−2023)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)15 March 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$475$4,860

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

EPYC 75F3 has 371% better value for money than i7-6850K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6850K and EPYC 75F3 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)32 (Dotriaconta-Core)
Threads1264
Base clock speed3.6 GHz2.95 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4 GHz
Multiplierno data29.5
L1 cache32 KB (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)256 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm+
Die sizeno data8x 81 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data33,200 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6850K and EPYC 75F3 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 configuration12
SocketFCLGA2011SP3
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt280 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6850K and EPYC 75F3. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
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

Security technologies

Core i7-6850K and EPYC 75F3 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 EPYC 75F3 are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
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 EPYC 75F3. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GB4 TiB
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidthno data204.795 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6850K and EPYC 75F3.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes40128

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 7.21
EPYC 75F3 43.13
+498%

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.

i7-6850K 11460
EPYC 75F3 68505
+498%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-6850K 1286
EPYC 75F3 1826
+42%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-6850K 5822
EPYC 75F3 16432
+182%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.21 43.13
Recency 31 May 2016 15 March 2021
Physical cores 6 32
Threads 12 64
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 280 Watt

i7-6850K has 100% lower power consumption.

EPYC 75F3, on the other hand, has a 498.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 433.3% more physical cores and 433.3% more threads, and a 100% more advanced lithography process.

The EPYC 75F3 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6850K in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-6850K is a desktop processor while EPYC 75F3 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6850K and EPYC 75F3, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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