Ryzen 3 3300X vs i7-6850K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6850K
2016
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
7.21
Ryzen 3 3300X
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 65 Watt
8.45
+17.2%

Ryzen 3 3300X outperforms Core i7-6850K by a moderate 17% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6850K and Ryzen 3 3300X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking994904
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.4031.96
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency4.8712.30
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Matisse (Zen 2) (2019−2020)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)24 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$475$120

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

Ryzen 3 3300X has 2183% better value for money than i7-6850K.

Detailed specifications

Core i7-6850K and Ryzen 3 3300X 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.6 GHz3.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.3 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache15 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm7 nm
Die sizeno data74 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data3,800 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6850K and Ryzen 3 3300X 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011AM4
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6850K and Ryzen 3 3300X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno data86x MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A,-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, SHA, Precision Boost 2
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
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-6850K and Ryzen 3 3300X 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 Ryzen 3 3300X 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 Ryzen 3 3300X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6850K and Ryzen 3 3300X.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4016

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
Ryzen 3 3300X 8.45
+17.2%

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 11452
Ryzen 3 3300X 13425
+17.2%

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 1287
Ryzen 3 3300X 1708
+32.7%

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 5823
Ryzen 3 3300X 5921
+1.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 7.21 8.45
Recency 31 May 2016 24 April 2020
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 7 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

i7-6850K has 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Ryzen 3 3300X, on the other hand, has a 17.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% more advanced lithography process, and 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Ryzen 3 3300X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6850K in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6850K and Ryzen 3 3300X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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