Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i5-6500 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-6500 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 2317 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-6500.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-6500
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - CA$118.88 vs CA$299.95
- Up to 55% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-12700KF - CA$0.59 vs CA$1.31 per FPS
- Consumes up to 48% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700KF - 65 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 13% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-6500 - 229 vs 203 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-6500 - 20 vs 4 threads
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
FPS
203
88%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.59/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$118.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$118.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1793 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
229
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.31/FPS
45%
Price, CA$
CA$299.95
39%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$299.95 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1792 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jul 2nd, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-6500 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Jul 2nd, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 12 |
4 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |