i5-12490F vs i7-6900K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6900K
2016
8 cores / 16 threads, 140 Watt
9.11
Core i5-12490F
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.71
+39.5%

Core i5-12490F outperforms Core i7-6900K by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking842610
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency6.1618.51
Architecture codenameBroadwell-E (2016)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date31 May 2016 (8 years ago)2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,020no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed3.2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed4 GHz4.6 GHz
L1 cache32 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA20111700
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes4020

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6900K 9.11
i5-12490F 12.71
+39.5%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6900K 14470
i5-12490F 20194
+39.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.11 12.71
Physical cores 8 6
Threads 16 12
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 65 Watt

i7-6900K has 33.3% more physical cores and 33.3% more threads.

i5-12490F, on the other hand, has a 39.5% higher aggregate performance score, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 115.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-12490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6900K in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-6900K and Core i5-12490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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