Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF 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 i9-12900KF is 1983 days newer than Core i7-6850K.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 18% better in Lost Ark than Core i7-6850K - 298 vs 252 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 - 24 vs 12 threads
Lost Ark
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
298
100%
Value, €/FPS
€1.25/FPS
100%
Price, €
€372.68
100%
FPS and Value Winner
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In Stock
Updated 136 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Very High
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-12900KF | vs | Intel Core i7-6850K |
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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 | 3.6 GHz |
5.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
125 W | TDP | 140 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |