The Core i9-12900F is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$589.40 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900F
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6700K
- Up to 75% cheaper – CA$194.57 vs CA$783.97
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900F cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-12900F vs Core i7-6700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, CA$
CA$783.97
24%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.73/FPS
28%
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Average FPS
188
90%
Min 1% FPS
124
90%
Price, CA$
CA$194.57
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.03/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900F vs Core i7-6700K 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 i9-12900F vs Core i7-6700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900F vs Core i7-6700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900F
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
60%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-6700K
Aug 5th, 2015
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.2 GHz
82%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900F | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Aug 5th, 2015 |
| $494.00 | MSRP | $339.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 91 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.2 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
