Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3
Intel
62 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3
90 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Intel Core i7-6850K is highly praised for its balanced performance between single-core and multi-core tasks, especially for gaming with SLI setups and professional workstation use like VFX and video editing. Users highlight its 40 PCIe lanes as a key advantage for bandwidth-hungry applications. However, some consider it overpriced compared to similar models like the 6800K.
Pros
- 40 PCIe lanes for SLI/bandwidth
- Balanced single and multi-core performance
- Great overclocking headroom (4.4-4.5 GHz)
- Efficient and runs cool
- Excellent for gaming and workstation tasks
Cons
- Considered overpriced by some
- Premium over i7-6800K for 40 PCIe lanes
Pcie lane count 4
Overclocking potential 4
Gaming performance 3
Workstation productivity 4
Value for money 3
Thermal performance 3
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Server
Ai Llm
Budget
Gaming
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i7 6850K | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i7 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 6850K | 6526Y |
| Codename | Broadwell-E | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 14★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 6 | 16★ |
| Threads | 12 | 32★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 1.5 | 32★ |
| L3 Cache | 15 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 4★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 2011-v3 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 40 | 80★ |
| TDP | 140★ | 195 |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | — | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong platform (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Pricing
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v30.399score per dollar
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 46770.036score per dollar
Intel Core i7 6850K 6-core LGA 2011-v3 offers 11.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: HP Xeon 6526Y
Scores 75 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 25 specs.
