The Core i5-12500 is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only CA$20.49 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12500
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 54% less energy – 65 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6850K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 8% cheaper – CA$221.88 vs CA$242.37
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-6850K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
206
100%
Min 1% FPS
135
100%
Price, CA$
CA$242.37
91%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.17/FPS
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
89%
Min 1% FPS
122
90%
Price, CA$
CA$221.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.21/FPS
97%
Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-6850K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12500 vs Core i7-6850K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12500
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
18 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3 GHz
83%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
83%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
83%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12500 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$212.00 | MSRP | $617.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
65 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.0 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
18 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
