Core i7-5850EQ vs Core i7-6820HK

Core i7-5850EQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Core i7-6820HK

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-5850EQ

4 / 8

7,036

+0.3%

7,012

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-5850EQ is positioned at rank 954 and the Core i7-6820HK is on rank 911, so the Core i7-6820HK offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5850EQ

#942

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1814%

#943

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1788%

#944

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1641%

#945

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1634%

#946

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1619%

#948

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1563%

#949

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1499%

#950

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1497%

#951

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1456%

#954

Core i7-5850EQ

MSRP: $435|Avg: $370

100%

#956

Core i7-4810MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#959

Celeron Dual-Core T3500

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

99%

#960

Celeron 4305UE

MSRP: $107|Avg: $107

98%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

97%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-6820HK

#899

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1582%

#900

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1558%

#901

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1431%

#902

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1424%

#903

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1411%

#905

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1363%

#906

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1307%

#907

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1305%

#908

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1270%

#911

Core i7-6820HK

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#912

Athlon II Neo K325

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

100%

#919

Core i5-8365UE

MSRP: $297|Avg: $297

99%

#921

A6 Pro-7050B

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#923

Athlon II N370

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-6820HK leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-5850EQ is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-5850EQ	Core i7-6820HK
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($370)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell (2015−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-5850EQ stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 2% cheaper ($370 vs $378) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-5850EQ	Core i7-6820HK
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($370)	⚠️ Higher cost ($378)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-5850EQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-6820HK Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-5850EQ and Core i7-6820HK

Core i7-5850EQ

The Core i7-5850EQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Max frequency: 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 7,036 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-6820HK

The Core i7-6820HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,012 points. Launch price was $378.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-5850EQ and Core i7-6820HK share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core i7-5850EQ versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-6820HK — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-6820HK. The Core i7-5850EQ uses the Broadwell (2015−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-6820HK uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-5850EQ scores 7,036 against the Core i7-6820HK's 7,012 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-5850EQ. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i7-5850EQ vs 8 MB on the Core i7-6820HK.

Feature	Core i7-5850EQ	Core i7-6820HK
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3.6 GHz+33%
Base Clock	—	2.7 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB	8 MB+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell (2015−2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	7,036	7,012