Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 1983 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 51% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - CA$210.63 vs CA$428.21
- Up to 43% better value when playing Battlefield 2042 than Core i9-12900KF - CA$1.33 vs CA$2.34 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 16% better in Battlefield 2042 than Core i7-6800K - 183 vs 158 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6800K - 24 vs 12 threads
Battlefield 2042
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
158
86%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.33/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210.63
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$210.63 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 180 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
183
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.34/FPS
56%
Price, CA$
CA$428.21
49%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$428.21 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 179 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 16 |
12 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |