Intel Core i5-12600K VS Intel Core i7-6700K
intel
Brand10/16
Cores/Threads3.7GHz
Base Clock125W
TDPIntel Core i5-12600K
intel
Brand4/8
Cores/Threads4GHz
Base Clock95W
TDPIntel Core i7-6700K
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i5-12600K
N/A • Nov 2021
Intel Core i7-6700K
$ • Jul 2015
Intel Core i7-6700K
Specs Comparison
| Specification | Intel Core i5-12600K | Intel Core i7-6700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 4 |
| Threads | 16 | 8 |
| Hybrid Cores | P-Cores: 6, E-Cores: 4 | N/A |
| Base Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4.0 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
| Multiplier Unlocked | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Multiplier | 37 X | 40 X |
| TDP | 125 W | 95 W |
| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |
| Cache L1 | 80 KB | 64 KB |
| Cache L2 | 1.25 MB | 0.25 MB |
| Cache L3 | 20.00 MB | 8.00 MB |
| Integrated GPU | UHD Graphics 770 | HD Graphics 530 |
| Architecture | Core i5 (Alder Lake-S) | Core i7 (Skylake) |
| Process Size | 10nm | 14nm |
| Socket | intel socket 1700 | intel socket 1151 |
| Foundry | Intel | Intel |
| Die Size | 215 mm² | N/A |
| PCI Express | Gen 4, 20 Lanes(CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes(CPU only) |
| Transistors | N/A | N/A |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | N/A |
Comparison in Tools
Cinebench R23
Industry-leading 3D rendering benchmark that measures real-world CPU processing power and performance
Single Core Performance
Intel Core i5-12600K
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Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core i7-6700K
Geekbench 5
Popular cross-platform CPU benchmark measuring single and multi-core performance in real-world tasks
Single Core Performance
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Intel Core i7-6700K
Multi Core Performance
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Intel Core i7-6700K
PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark is a popular synthetic benchmark that scores overall CPU performance (higher is better).
Overall CPU Score
Intel Core i5-12600K
Intel Core i7-6700K
Blender Benchmark
Measures CPU rendering speed in Blender, reported in frames per second (FPS). Higher FPS means faster completion of 3D rendering tasks.
Blender FPS
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Comparison in Games
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Intel Core i5-12600K Wins!
Based on 4 synthetic benchmarks
Intel Core i5-12600K
INTEL • 10/16 • 3.7GHz
Intel Core i7-6700K
INTEL • 4/8 • 4GHz
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