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Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-6800K

Core i9-12900K vs Core i7-6800K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

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Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

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Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $103 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K

3.2 GHz | 16-core

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

vs

Intel Core i7-6800K

3.4 GHz | 6-core

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $103 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i9-12900K 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 i9-12900K is 1983 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-6800K.

Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K

  • Performs up to 13% better in Hogwarts Legacy than Core i7-6800K - 96 vs 85 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 - 24 vs 12 threads
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6800K doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i7-6800K

  • Up to 69% cheaper than Core i9-12900K - $103.0 vs $329.99
  • Up to 65% better value when playing Hogwarts Legacy than Core i9-12900K - $1.21 vs $3.44 per FPS
This is a free version of Hogwarts Legacy.
Hogwarts Legacy

Hogwarts Legacy

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

96

100%

Value, $/FPS

$3.44/FPS

35%

Price, $

$329.99

31%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W

Buy for $329.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 116 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


FPS

85

88%

Value, $/FPS

$1.21/FPS

100%

Price, $

$103

100%

Value Winner

Intel Boxed Core i7-6800K Processor (15M Cache, up to 3.60 GHz) FCLGA2011-3 (BX80671I76800K)

Buy for $103 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 117 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Ultra

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i9-12900K Logo
Core i9-12900K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2620

100%

Multi-Core

15445

100%

Intel Core i7-6800K Logo
Core i7-6800K

Desktop • May 31st, 2016


Single-Core

1224

46%

Multi-Core

5661

36%

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Intel Core i9-12900K

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Intel Core i7-6800K

Nov 4th, 2021
Release DateMay 31st, 2016
Core i9CollectionCore i7
Alder LakeCodenameBroadwell-E
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 2011-3
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
16
Cores6
24
Threads12
3.2 GHzBase Clock Speed
3.4 GHz
5.2 GHz
Turbo Clock Speed3.6 GHz
125 W
TDP140 W
10 nm
Process Size14 nm
32.0xMultiplier
34.0x
UHD Graphics 770
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i9-12900K or Core i7-6800K

Hogwarts Legacy, 1920 x 1080, Ultra

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