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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1983 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 56% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-6850K - 170 vs 109 FPS
- Up to 25% cheaper than Core i7-6850K - CA$217.61 vs CA$288.88
- Up to 52% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-6850K - CA$1.28 vs CA$2.65 per FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 16 vs 12 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
170
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.28/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$217.61
100%
FPS and Value Winner
INTEL Core i5-12600KF 3.6GHz LGA1700 Tra
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Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-12600KF
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600KF | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | 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 |
10 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
3.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
37.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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