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Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-6900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.
3.7 GHz | 10-core
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3.2 GHz | 8-core
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3.7 GHz | 10-core
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3.2 GHz | 8-core
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MSRP in USD: $289
MSRP in USD: $1089
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 1983 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
143
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.23/FPS
87%
Price, $
$175.72
68%
FPS Winner
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Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
111
77%
Value, $/FPS
$1.08/FPS
100%
Price, $
$120
100%
Value Winner
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Intel Core i5-12600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
10 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
New World, 1920 x 1080, Very High
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