Key Differences
In short — Core i5-12600KF outperforms the more expensive Core i7-6900K on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-12600KF is 1983 days newer than the more expensive Core i7-6900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-12600KF
- Performs up to 9% better in Rocket League than Core i7-6900K - 776 vs 709 FPS
- Up to 4% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - €174.99 vs €182.66
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 125 vs 140 Watts
Rocket League
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
High Quality
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Single-Core
1252
50.64724919093852%
Multi-Core
7118
59.13924891990695%
Intel Core i7-6900K | vs | Intel Core i5-12600KF |
---|---|---|
May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
8 | Cores | 10 |
16 | Threads | 16 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
3.7 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 4.9 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 37.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |