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MSRP $434
Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 1983 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Core i9-12900K
- Performs up to 19% better in Resident Evil 4 than Core i7-6800K - 206 vs 173 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- 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
Advantages of Core i7-6800K
- Up to 68% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $73.05 vs $227.22
- Up to 61% better value when playing Resident Evil 4 than Core i9-12900K - $0.47 vs $1.22 per FPS
Resident Evil 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
206
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.22/FPS
39%
Price, €
€252.21
32%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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In Stock
Updated 264 minutes ago
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
173
84%
Value, €/FPS
€0.47/FPS
100%
Price, €
€81.08
100%
Value Winner
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)
Buy for €81.08 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 264 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i7-6800K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-12900K | vs | Core i7-6800K |
|---|---|---|
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
16 | Cores | 6 |
24 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
| 32.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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