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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12500 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-12500 is 2044 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 24% cheaper than Core i5-12500 - CA$188.88 vs CA$249.99
- Up to 13% better value when playing Battlefield V than Core i5-12500 - CA$0.81 vs CA$0.93 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12500
- Performs up to 15% better in Battlefield V than Core i7-6800K - 270 vs 234 FPS
- Consumes up to 54% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 65 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Battlefield V
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
234
86%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.81/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$188.88
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76800K Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor, Gray
Buy for CA$188.88 on Amazon
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Updated 13609 minutes ago
Core i5-12500
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
270
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.93/FPS
87%
Price, CA$
CA$249.99
75%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) i5-12500 3 GHz Processor - Retail Pack
Buy for CA$249.99 on Amazon
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Updated 13609 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i5-12500
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i5-12500 |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 6 |
| 12 | Threads | 12 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.0 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 65 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 30.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
Builds Using Core i7-6800K or Core i5-12500
Battlefield V, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
149 FPS
CA$7.72/FPS
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
8 GB, N/A Storage
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CA$1,149.95
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100 FPS
CA$10.69/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Core i5-12500
8 GB, 512 GB SSD
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CA$1,069
In Stock
131 FPS
CA$10.08/FPS
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Core i5-12500
16 GB, 512 GB SSD
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CA$1,320.85
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