The Core i7-10700K is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-2600, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's CA$434.09 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-10700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 16 vs 8 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-2600
- Up to 79% cheaper – CA$115.91 vs CA$550.00
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 24% less energy – 95 vs 125 Watts
Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-2600 for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Average FPS
192
100%
Min 1% FPS
127
100%
Price, CA$
CA$550
21%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.86/FPS
24%
Core i7-2600
Jan 9th, 2011
Average FPS
170
89%
Min 1% FPS
114
90%
Price, CA$
CA$115.91
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.68/FPS
100%
Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-2600 in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-2600 in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-10700K vs Core i7-2600 in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-10700K
Apr 30th, 2020
Cores
8-core
100%
L3 Cache
16 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.8 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.1 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2933 MHz
100%
Core i7-2600
Jan 9th, 2011
Cores
4-core
50%
L3 Cache
8 MB
50%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
89%
Turbo Frequency
3.8 GHz
75%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-10700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-2600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Apr 30th, 2020 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1200 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
| Comet Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| 125 W | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
8 | Cores | 4 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
3.8 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
5.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 3.8 GHz |
16 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2933 MHz | RAM | DDR3 |
| UHD Graphics 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
