The Core i9-12900K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6500TE and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $104.87 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6500TE
- Up to 40% cheaper – $159.99 vs $264.86
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 35 vs 125 Watts
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-6500TE for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
100%
Min 1% FPS
140
100%
Price, €
€264.86
60%
Value, €/FPS
€1.24/FPS
72%
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Average FPS
179
84%
Min 1% FPS
119
85%
Price, €
€159.99
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.89/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-6500TE in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-6500TE in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900K vs Core i5-6500TE in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-6500TE
Oct 11th, 2015
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
2.3 GHz
72%
Turbo Frequency
3.3 GHz
63%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6500TE |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Oct 11th, 2015 |
| $599.00 | MSRP | $192.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 6 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
