The Core i9-12900 is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i5-6500T. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.
Advantages of the Core i9-12900
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 24 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i5-6500T
- Consumes up to 46% less energy – 35 vs 65 Watts
Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-6500T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, €
€420.25
100%
Value, €/FPS
€2/FPS
100%
Core i5-6500T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Average FPS
179
85%
Min 1% FPS
119
86%
Price, €
Out of Stock
Value, €/FPS
Not Available
All items are out of stock.
Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-6500T 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 i9-12900 vs Core i5-6500T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-12900 vs Core i5-6500T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-12900
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
16-core
100%
L3 Cache
30 MB
100%
Base Frequency
2.4 GHz
96%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i5-6500T
Jul 2nd, 2015
Cores
4-core
25%
L3 Cache
6 MB
20%
Base Frequency
2.5 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.1 GHz
61%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-12900 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i5-6500T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 4th, 2022 | Release Date | Jul 2nd, 2015 |
| $519.00 | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 65 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
16 | Cores | 4 |
24 | Threads | 4 |
| 2.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.5 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.1 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 |
