Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-6700K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 2287 days newer than Core i7-6700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 6% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-6700K - 183 vs 172 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 20 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i7-12700K - 91 vs 125 Watts
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
FPS
172
93%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.27/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$218.88
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$218.88 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 1506 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-12700K | vs | Intel Core i7-6700K |
---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Aug 1st, 2015 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
12 | Cores | 4 |
20 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.2 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 91 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 40.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |