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Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KS 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 i9-12900KS is 2135 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 72% cheaper than Core i9-12900KS - €126.25 vs €458.65
- Up to 64% better value when playing Dota 2 than Core i9-12900KS - €0.64 vs €1.78 per FPS
- Consumes up to 7% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KS - 140 vs 150 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KS
- Performs up to 31% better in Dota 2 than Core i7-6800K - 258 vs 197 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6800K - 24 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics
Dota 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
197
76%
Value, €/FPS
€0.64/FPS
100%
Price, €
€126.25
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-6800K BX80671I76800K Desktop Prozessor (15 MB Cache, 3,40GHz, LGA 2011-v3, 140W)
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In Stock
Updated 155 minutes ago
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
FPS
258
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.78/FPS
35%
Price, €
€458.65
27%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900KS Processor 30 MB Smart Cache Box Silber
Buy for €458.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 155 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Best Looking
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Core i9-12900KS
Desktop • Apr 5th, 2022
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Apr 5th, 2022 |
| 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 | 3.4 GHz |
| 3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 150 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 34.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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