The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6700T and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $31.56 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-6700T
- Up to 22% cheaper – $115.19 vs $146.75
- Consumes up to 72% less energy – 35 vs 125 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-12600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6700T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
210
100%
Min 1% FPS
138
100%
Price, $
$146.75
78%
Value, $/FPS
$0.69/FPS
91%
Core i7-6700T
Sep 1st, 2015
Average FPS
182
87%
Min 1% FPS
121
88%
Price, $
$115.19
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.63/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6700T 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 i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6700T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6700T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
10-core
100%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.9 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Core i7-6700T
Sep 1st, 2015
Cores
4-core
40%
L3 Cache
8 MB
40%
Base Frequency
2.8 GHz
76%
Turbo Frequency
3.6 GHz
73%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2133 MHz
44%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6700T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Sep 1st, 2015 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $303.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Skylake |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 2.8 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.6 GHz |
20 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR3 @ 2133 MHz, DDR4 @ 2133 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | HD Graphics 530 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
