Core i7-6800K vs Core i7-9850H

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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 i7-6800K is positioned at rank 691 and the Core i7-9850H is on rank 755, so the Core i7-6800K 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 i7-6800K

#1

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12625%

#2

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11930%

#3

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8662%

#4

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2609%

#5

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2067%

#6

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1808%

#7

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1036%

#8

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1022%

#9

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

931%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

931%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

920%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

895%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

883%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

879%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

871%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

100%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

100%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

100%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

99%

#696

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

99%

#697

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

99%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

99%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

99%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

99%

#702

FX-4150

MSRP: $137|Avg: $20

98%

#703

Core i5-2450P

MSRP: $177|Avg: $30

98%

#704

Core i5-4690T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $98

97%

#705

Core i5-4430S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $90

97%

#706

Core i5-4440S

MSRP: $182|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-9850H

#743

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1080%

#744

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1064%

#745

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

977%

#746

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

973%

#747

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

964%

#749

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

931%

#750

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

892%

#751

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

891%

#752

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

867%

#755

Core i7-9850H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-9850H (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-6800K	Core i7-9850H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-E (2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-6800K (2016) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-6800K	Core i7-9850H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($120)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-6800K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-6800K and Core i7-9850H

Core i7-6800K

The Core i7-6800K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 31 May 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-E (2016) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,715 points. Launch price was $345.

Core i7-9850H

The Core i7-9850H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 10,862 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-6800K and Core i7-9850H share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Core i7-6800K versus 4.6 GHz on the Core i7-9850H — a 19% clock advantage for the Core i7-9850H (base: 3.4 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i7-6800K uses the Broadwell-E (2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-9850H uses Coffee Lake-HR (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-6800K scores 10,715 against the Core i7-9850H's 10,862 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-9850H. L3 cache: 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-6800K vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-9850H.

Feature	Core i7-6800K	Core i7-9850H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz	4.6 GHz+21%
Base Clock	3.4 GHz+31%	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	15 MB (total)+25%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-E (2016)	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
PassMark	10,715	10,862+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,250
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-6800K uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-9850H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-6800K	Core i7-9850H
Socket	LGA2011	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-6800K) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-9850H). The Core i7-9850H includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-6800K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-9850H targets High Performance Laptop.