The Core i5-12600KF is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-6900K and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $35.66 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-12600KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-6900K
- Up to 26% cheaper – $101.50 vs $137.16
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-12600KF
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
229
100%
Min 1% FPS
157
100%
Price, $
$137.16
74%
Value, $/FPS
$0.59/FPS
85%
Core i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
203
89%
Min 1% FPS
141
90%
Price, $
$101.5
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.5/FPS
100%
Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6900K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
Add a Game
Select Settings
Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-12600KF vs Core i7-6900K 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 i7-6900K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
8-core
80%
L3 Cache
20 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
3.7 GHz
76%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-12600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-6900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
$264.00 | MSRP | $1,089.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
| Alder Lake-S | Codename | Broadwell-E |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
10 | Cores | 8 |
| 16 | Threads | 16 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
4.9 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
| 20 MB | L3 Cache | 20 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
