Key Differences
In short — Core i7-12700KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-6800K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-6800K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-12700KF is 1983 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K
- Up to 46% cheaper than Core i7-12700KF - $103.0 vs $189.99
- Up to 40% better value when playing Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-12700KF - $0.5 vs $0.83 per FPS
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Performs up to 12% better in Escape From Tarkov than Core i7-6800K - 229 vs 204 FPS
- Consumes up to 11% less energy than Intel Core i7-6800K - 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-6800K - 20 vs 12 threads
Escape From Tarkov
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Buy for $103 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 161 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
229
100%
Value, $/FPS
$0.83/FPS
60%
Price, $
$189.99
54%
FPS Winner
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In Stock
Updated 160 minutes ago
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-6800K | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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May 31st, 2016 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Broadwell-E | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 2011-3 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
6 | Cores | 12 |
12 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
3.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
140 W | TDP | 125 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
None | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |