The Core i5-12600K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6900K and it's also a much better value for money, as it's CA$2.44 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Up to 1% cheaper – CA$244.00 vs CA$246.44
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i7-6900K cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
The Core i5-12600K is better in every way
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-6900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
209
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$244
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.16/FPS
100%
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
88%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, CA$
CA$246.44
99%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.34/FPS
87%
Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-6900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-6900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600K vs Core i7-6900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$289.00 | MSRP | $1,089.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
