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Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-6700K

Core i5-12600 vs Core i7-6700K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
CPU CORE I5-12600 S1700 Box/3.7G BX8071512600 S RL5T IN

Buy for 291.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 217 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel Core i7-6700K Prozessor der 6. Generation (bis zu 4 GHz mit Intel Turbo-Boost-Technik 2.0, 8 MB Intel Smart-Cache)

Buy for 237.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 218 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-12600

3.3 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
CPU CORE I5-12600 S1700 Box/3.7G BX8071512600 S RL5T IN

Buy for 291.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 217 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6700K

4.0 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Intel Core i7-6700K Prozessor der 6. Generation (bis zu 4 GHz mit Intel Turbo-Boost-Technik 2.0, 8 MB Intel Smart-Cache)

Buy for 237.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 218 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short, we have a clear winner — Core i5-12600 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i5-12600 is 2369 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600

  • Performs up to 32% better in Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-6700K - 137 vs 104 FPS
  • Up to 7% better value when playing Assassin's Creed Mirage than Core i7-6700K - €2.13 vs €2.29 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 29% less energy than Intel Core i7-6700K - 65 vs 91 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 12 vs 8 threads

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K

  • Up to 18% cheaper than Core i5-12600 - €237.87 vs €291.44
This is a free version of Assassin's Creed Mirage.
Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


FPS

137

100%

Value, €/FPS

€2.13/FPS

100%

Price, €

€291.44

81%

FPS and Value Winner

CPU CORE I5-12600 S1700 Box/3.7G BX8071512600 S RL5T IN

Buy for 291.44 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 217 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


FPS

104

75%

Value, €/FPS

€2.29/FPS

93%

Price, €

€237.87

100%

Intel Core i7-6700K Prozessor der 6. Generation (bis zu 4 GHz mit Intel Turbo-Boost-Technik 2.0, 8 MB Intel Smart-Cache)

Buy for 237.87 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 218 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra High

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo
Core i5-12600

Desktop • Jan 25th, 2022


Single-Core

2371

100%

Multi-Core

9721

100%

Intel Core i7-6700K Logo
Core i7-6700K

Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015


Single-Core

1480

62%

Multi-Core

4897

50%

Intel Core i5-12600 Logo

Intel Core i5-12600

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Intel Core i7-6700K Logo

Intel Core i7-6700K

Jan 25th, 2022
Release DateAug 1st, 2015
Core i5CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameSkylake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1151
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
6
Cores4
12
Threads8
3.3 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.0 GHz
4.8 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed4.2 GHz
65 W
TDP91 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
33.0xMultiplier
40.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsHD Graphics 530
NoOverclockableNo

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