Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700T on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700T is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12600K is 2256 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700T.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700T
- Up to 36% cheaper than Core i5-12600K - CA$157.96 vs CA$244.99
- Up to 28% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i5-12600K - CA$0.78 vs CA$1.08 per FPS
- Consumes up to 72% less energy than Intel Core i5-12600K - 35 vs 125 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600K
- Performs up to 12% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-6700T - 227 vs 203 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700T - 16 vs 8 threads
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
FPS
203
89%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.78/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$157.96
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$157.96 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2150 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
227
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.08/FPS
72%
Price, CA$
CA$244.99
64%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$244.99 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 2149 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Sep 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700T | vs | Intel Core i5-12600K |
---|---|---|
Sep 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 10 |
8 | Threads | 16 |
2.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
28.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |