Intel's Core i9-10850K arrives, offers near 10900K performance for less

[midian182]

What just happened? Following rumors of its imminent arrival, Intel has finally revealed the Core i9-10850K—a chip that shares all the specs of the Core i9-10900K but is clocked slightly lower and is cheaper than the flagship CPU.

Earlier this month, a GeekBench entry for the Core i9-10850K showed it offering similar performance to the Core i9-10900K, which isn’t a surprise, given that the only difference between the two is the newer chip runs 100MHz slower across all clocks, from base to turbo.

The Core i9-10850K comes with the same 10-core/20-thread configuration as the 10900K, along with the same Thermal Velocity Boost feature, 125W TDP, and UHD 630 integrated GPU. The minor clock speed difference means the 10850K should offer just 3 percent less performance than the 10900K at a lower price point.

We knew the new processor would be cheaper than the top Comet Lake offering, and now Intel has confirmed it. The company’s bulk pricing for the 10850K is $453 per chip, while the 10900K is $488. That’s per thousand units, rather than the higher retail prices.

We expected the 10850K to be around $30 - $50 cheaper than the 10900K, and it seems this will be the case. We also know this chip will be available directly to the public, rather than being an OEM-only product reserved for device manufacturers.

One might wonder why Intel even released a CPU that’s so similar to its flagship. It may be that the company is trying to address Comet Lake shortages by adding the 10850K to the line, or they could just be chips that never made the cut to become 10900K processors.

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[Achaios]

Τoo little, too late, Intel still sell obsolescent technology.

 

[Nobina]

People in the market for a high-end CPU usually disregard the price anyway. They can be suckered into spending all their money cause they don't mind.

 

[Lew Zealand]

The 10850K wouldn't exist if Intel hadn't pushed the spec of the 10900K a bit too high for yields. Now they have too many CPUs which failed to hit the 10900K's numbers so time to sell those at a small discount.

Intel doing Silicon Lottery's job for them. And taking their money.

 

[Evernessince]

"An almost identical chip"

Aptly describes the last 3 generations of Intel CPUs.

 

[Aryassen]

Sooooo, if it is not able to reach 10900K clock speeds, then it should be sold as 10850K, at a slighlty lower price. Hmm. Compared to the 9900K, this new CPU is actually good value, so it is not a bad move after all. Wonder though if it will be anough against AMD's current, and more importantly, upcoming lineup (my bet it won't, but we will see).

 

[Lounds]

Meanwhile you can get a 3900X for £350. Honestly I don't understand Intel's prices. I know they're offering better value then they've ever done but AMD are running rings around them.

 

[Lounds]

"An almost identical chip"

Aptly describes the last 3 generations of Intel CPUs.

I guess that does show how far AMD had fallen behind that intel could get away repackaging the same chip design over and over for nearly 5 years.