The Core i9-12900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700T, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $171.09 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6700T
- Up to 68% cheaper – $80.25 vs $251.34
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 35 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-12900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-6700T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
212
100%
Min 1% FPS
139
100%
Price, €
€251.34
31%
Value, €/FPS
€1.18/FPS
37%
Core i7-6700T
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
86%
Min 1% FPS
121
87%
Price, €
€80.25
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.44/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-6700T 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 i9-12900KF vs Core i7-6700T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-6700T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900KF
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 i7-6700T
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
8 MB
27%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
87%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
69%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $303.00 |
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 | 8 |
3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
