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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700 outperforms Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700 is 2065 days newer than Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700
- Performs up to 7% better in The Last of Us Part I than Core i7-6850K - 143 vs 134 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
The Last of Us Part I
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
134
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.15/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$288.62
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-12700
Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700 | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 25th, 2022 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 6 |
16 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
65 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 21.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-12700 or Core i7-6850K
The Last of Us Part I, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
56 FPS
CA$37.48/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Core i7-12700
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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56 FPS
CA$39.27/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Core i7-12700
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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CA$2,199
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56 FPS
CA$35.52/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Core i7-12700
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,989
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56 FPS
CA$41.95/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
Core i7-12700
64 GB, 4 TB SSD
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CA$2,349
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42 FPS
CA$57.14/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i7-12700
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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CA$2,399.99
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42 FPS
CA$47.35/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i7-12700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,988.74
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29 FPS
CA$57.58/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i7-12700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$1,669.78
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50 FPS
CA$46.03/FPS
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile
Core i7-12700
16 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,301.65
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42 FPS
CA$37.31/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i7-12700
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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42 FPS
CA$54.76/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i7-12700
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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CA$2,299.99
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