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Intel Core i9-12900F
Intel Core i5-6600K
Review
General overview and comparison of the processorsSingle-Core Performance
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Performance
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Power Efficiency
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Benchmarks
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Specifications
Comparing technical specifications of the Intel Core i9-12900F and Intel Core i5-6600KGeneral
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Core i9-12900F | Core i5-6600K |
| Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Codename | Alder Lake | Skylake |
| Release Date | Jan 2022 | Aug 2015 |
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 530 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |
CPU
| Cores | 16 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Threads | 24 | 4 |
| Base Clock | 2.40 | 3.50 |
| Turbo Clock | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| L1 Cache | 640 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 10 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 30 MB | 6 MB |
Package
| Lithography | 10 nm | 14 nm |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA1151 |
| TDP | 65 | 91 |