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Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-6850K

Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-6850K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$429 on Amazon

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$429 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78246 minutes ago

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Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i9-12900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i9-12900K is 1983 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6850K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 55% better in Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-6850K - 535 vs 345 FPS
  • Up to 32% better value when playing Counter-Strike 2 than Core i7-6850K - CA$0.8 vs CA$1.17 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 125 vs 140 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 24 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6850K

  • Up to 6% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - CA$403.81 vs CA$429.0
This is a free version of Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

535

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.8/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$429

94%

FPS and Value Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Desktop Processor 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for CA$429 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78246 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

345

64%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$1.17/FPS

68%

Price, CA$

CA$403.81

100%

Intel BX80671I76850K Boxed Core i7-6850K Processor,Gray

Buy for CA$403.81 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 78247 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i7-6850K Logo
Core i7-6850K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1268

48%

Multi-Core

5821

37%

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Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Core i7-6850K Logo

Intel Core i7-6850K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameBroadwell E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores6
24
Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.6 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.8 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
36.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i7-6850K

Counter-Strike 2, 1920 x 1080, Very High

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