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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900F outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6850K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900F is 2044 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900F
- Performs up to 32% better in New World than Core i7-6850K - 146 vs 111 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K
- Up to 58% cheaper than Core i9-12900F - CA$288.62 vs CA$681.34
- Up to 44% better value when playing New World than Core i9-12900F - CA$2.6 vs CA$4.67 per FPS
New World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
FPS
146
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$4.67/FPS
55%
Price, CA$
CA$681.34
42%
FPS Winner
INTEL Core I9-12900F
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In Stock
Updated 72 minutes ago
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
111
76%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.6/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$288.62
100%
Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray
Buy for CA$288.62 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 73 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Core i9-12900F
Desktop • Jan 4th, 2022
Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900F | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 24.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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