Intel Core i5-12600KF vs Intel Core i7-6700K
66.5Single-core30.7
52.4Multi-core27
52.1Gamingspec-based25.6
17 spec wins — Intel Core i5-12600KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-6700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i5-12600KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 56.6 to 27.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+36) and multi-core (+25). 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 i5-12600KF
- Stronger single-core score: 67 vs 31
- Stronger multi-core score: 52 vs 27
- 850% higher L2 cache: 10 MB vs 1 MB
- 246% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 17,300 vs 5,000
- 207% higher PassMark: 27,300 vs 8,900
- Lower launch price: $264 vs $339
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-6700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2015 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 91 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 150 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10+150% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 6+50% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 0 |
| Threads | 16+100% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Boost clock | 4.9 GHz+17% | 4.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 10 MB+850% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 20 MB+150% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | 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 i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-12600KF | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,400+69%Top 42% | 1,420Bottom 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,500+169%Top 42% | 4,650Bottom 18% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900+74%Top 33% | 1,090Bottom 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,300+246%Top 34% | 5,000Bottom 14% |
| PassMark | 27,300+207%Top 48% | 8,900Bottom 13% |
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