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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700K outperforms Core i7-6850K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-12700K is 1983 days newer than Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Performs up to 8% better in Monster Hunter: World than Core i7-6850K - 275 vs 255 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6850K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6850K - 20 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6850K doesn't have integrated graphics
Monster Hunter: World
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
275
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.95/FPS
100%
Price, €
€260
100%
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Resolution
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Core i7-6850K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-6850K | vs | Core i7-12700K |
|---|---|---|
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 6 | Cores | 12 |
| 12 | Threads | 20 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
| 140 W | TDP | 125 W |
| 14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
| 36.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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