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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms Core i7-6700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2318 days newer than Core i7-6700.
Advantages of Core i7-6700
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Elden Ring than Core i7-6700 - 134 vs 120 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700 - 20 vs 8 threads
Elden Ring
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
134
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.08/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$279
100%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel® Core™ i7-12700KF, 12-Core Desktop Processor (8P+4E) up to 5.0GHz, LGA1700 125W 600 Series Chipset
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Resolution
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Game Graphics
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Core i7-6700
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Core i7-12700KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-6700 | vs | Core i7-12700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 12 |
| 8 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 4.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
PCs Using Core i7-6700 or Core i7-12700KF
With selected game settings
57 FPS
CA$21.93/FPS
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,249.99
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105 FPS
CA$28.38/FPS
16 GB, 2 TB HDD
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80 FPS
CA$21.25/FPS
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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51 FPS
CA$24.51/FPS
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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Laptops Using Core i7-6700 or Core i7-12700KF
With selected game settings
25 FPS
CA$30/FPS
16 GB, 256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD
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