Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12400 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12400 is 2044 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12400
- Performs up to 6% better in Fortnite than Core i7-6800K - 237 vs 224 FPS
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$187.89 vs CA$208.35
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Fortnite
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Single-Core
1224
56.17255621844883%
Multi-Core
5661
63.98779247202442%
Intel Core i5-12400 | vs | Intel Core i7-6800K |
---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 6 |
12 | Threads | 12 |
2.5 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
4.4 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
25.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 730 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |