Intel Core i3-12100F vs Intel Core i7-6700K
55.3Single-core30.7
34.2Multi-core27
36Gaming25.6
15 spec wins — Intel Core i3-12100F2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i3-12100F wins this desktop processor face-off, 41 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in Single-core (+25) and gaming (+10). Intel Core i7-6700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i3-12100F
- Stronger Single-core score: 55 vs 31
- Stronger Multi-core score: 34 vs 27
- Stronger gaming score: 36 vs 26
- 400% higher L2 cache: 5 MB vs 1 MB
- 100% higher Max memory: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- Lower launch price: $97 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 21% higher Base clock: 4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 58 W+36% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 89 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 4 |
| Performance cores | 4 | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 0 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.3 GHz | 4 GHz+21% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz+2% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2133 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 128 GB+100% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i3-12100F | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,050+44%Top 36% | 1,420Top 71% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,700+44%Top 60% | 4,650Top 79% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,680+54%Top 35% | 1,090Top 82% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 8,700+74%Top 66% | 5,000Top 84% |
| PassMark | 14,100+58%Top 65% | 8,900Top 82% |
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