The Core i7-6850K is the comparison's loser – it's a much slower gaming CPU than the Core i3-12100 and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $8.60 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i7-6850K
- Up to 8% cheaper – $105.00 vs $113.60
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 12 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-12100
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 57% less energy – 60 vs 140 Watts
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-6850K vs Core i3-12100 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Average FPS
183
91%
Min 1% FPS
122
92%
Price, $
$105
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.57/FPS
98%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Average FPS
202
100%
Min 1% FPS
133
100%
Price, $
$113.6
92%
Value, $/FPS
$0.56/FPS
100%
Core i7-6850K vs Core i3-12100 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
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i3-12100 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-6850K vs Core i3-12100 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-6850K
May 31st, 2016
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
15 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
88%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
50%
Core i3-12100
Jan 4th, 2022
Cores
4-core
67%
L3 Cache
12 MB
80%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
4.3 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-6850K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-12100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Jan 4th, 2022 |
| $617.00 | MSRP | $122.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Broadwell E | Codename | Alder Lake |
| 140 W | Power Consumption | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 4 |
12 | Threads | 8 |
3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
| 3.8 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.3 GHz |
15 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2400 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
