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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF 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 i5-12600KF is 1983 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6900K.
Advantages of Core i7-6900K
- Up to 35% cheaper than Core i5-12600KF - CA$175.38 vs CA$268.04
- Up to 24% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i5-12600KF - CA$0.72 vs CA$0.95 per FPS
Advantages of Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 16% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-6900K - 282 vs 244 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 125 vs 140 Watts
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
244
87%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.72/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$175.38
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76900K Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor, Gray
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Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
282
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.95/FPS
76%
Price, CA$
CA$268.04
65%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
Buy for CA$268.04 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 265 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-6900K | vs | Core i5-12600KF |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 8 | Cores | 10 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
| 3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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