Key Differences
In short — Core i9-12900KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-12900KF is 2287 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6700K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6700K
- Up to 44% cheaper than Core i9-12900KF - $180.0 vs $321.68
- Up to 38% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i9-12900KF - $0.51 vs $0.82 per FPS
- Consumes up to 27% less energy than Intel Core i9-12900KF - 91 vs 125 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i9-12900KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i7-6700K - 394 vs 351 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6700K - 24 vs 8 threads
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
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In Stock
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Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
394
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.82/FPS
62%
Price, $
$321.68
55%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
Updated 182 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Desktop • Aug 1st, 2015
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6700K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900KF |
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Aug 1st, 2015 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
Skylake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 16 |
8 | Threads | 24 |
4.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
91 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
40.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
HD Graphics 530 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |