| Spec | Core i7-6700K | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Total Cores | 4 | 16+75% |
| Threads | 8 | 24+67% |
| P-Cores | N/A | 8 |
| E-Cores | N/A | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 4.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz+19% |
| Base Clock | 4 GHz+25% | 3.2 GHz |
| Cache | ||
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 30 MB+73% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 14 MB+93% |
| Platform | ||
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1700 |
| Architecture | Skylake | Alder Lake |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4 / DDR5 |
| Max Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB+50% |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 20+20% |
| PCIe Version | 3 | 5+40% |
| Power | ||
| TDP | 91W+27% | 125W |
| Max Turbo Power | 91W+62% | 241W |
| Features | ||
| Unlocked | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler Included | No | No |
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| iGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics 530 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Price | ||
| MSRP | $339+42% | $589 |
| Release Date | 2015-08-05 | 2021-11-01 |
