The Core i9-12900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6850K, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $189.18 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-12900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 75% cheaper – $62.16 vs $251.34
- A much better value for money for gaming
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-6850K 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
24%
Value, €/FPS
€1.18/FPS
28%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
86%
Min 1% FPS
122
88%
Price, €
€62.16
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.33/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-6850K 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 i7-6850K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900KF vs Core i7-6850K 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
89%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
38%
L3 Cache
15 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
73%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6850K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$564.00 | MSRP | $617.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
30 MB | L3 Cache | 15 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
