Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS outperforms Core i7-6700 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i9-12900KS is 2470 days newer than Core i7-6700.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 6% better in Metro Exodus than Core i7-6700 - 153 vs 144 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700 - 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700
- Consumes up to 57% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 65 vs 150 Watts
Metro Exodus
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
FPS
144
94%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.79/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$258.36
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$258.36 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 79 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Extreme
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Desktop • Jul 1st, 2015
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KS | vs | Intel Core i7-6700 |
---|---|---|
Apr 5th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 1st, 2015 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.0 GHz |
150 W | TDP | 65 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |