Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i3-12100 outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i3-12100 is 2044 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i3-12100 - 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i3-12100
- Performs up to 11% better in Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-6800K - 143 vs 129 FPS
- Up to 28% cheaper than Core i7-6800K - CA$149.0 vs CA$205.91
- Up to 35% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey than Core i7-6800K - CA$1.04 vs CA$1.6 per FPS
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 60 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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In Stock
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Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
143
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.04/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$149
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i3-12100 |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i3 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.3 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 60 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |