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Core i7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Core i7-2600K vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black

Buy for CA$159.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black

Buy for CA$159.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

vs
FPS Winner

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

4.2 GHz | 8-core

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Ryzen 7 7800X3D outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-2600K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 4378 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Core i7-2600K

  • Up to 77% cheaper than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$159.11 vs CA$692.99
  • Up to 74% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Ryzen 7 7800X3D - CA$0.97 vs CA$3.75 per FPS
  • Consumes up to 21% less energy than AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - 95 vs 120 Watts

Advantages of Ryzen 7 7800X3D

  • Performs up to 13% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-2600K - 185 vs 164 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 16 vs 8 threads
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Forza Horizon 5

Forza Horizon 5

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

164

89%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.97/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$159.11

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black

Buy for CA$159.11 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


FPS

185

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$3.75/FPS

26%

Price, CA$

CA$692.99

22%

FPS Winner

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor, Cooler not Included

Buy for CA$692.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 89 minutes ago

Trending Games

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Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Max

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo
Core i7-2600K

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

25%

Multi-Core

2320

15%

AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo
Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Desktop • Jan 4th, 2023


Single-Core

2719

100%

Multi-Core

15172

100%

Intel Core i7-2600K Logo

Core i7-2600K

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AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Logo

Ryzen 7 7800X3D

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Jan 4th, 2023
Core i7CollectionRyzen 7
Sandy BridgeCodenameRaphael
Intel Socket 1155SocketAMD Socket AM5
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
3.4 GHzBase Clock Speed
4.2 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.0 GHz
95 W
TDP120 W
32 nmProcess Size
5 nm
34.0xMultiplier
42.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsRadeon Graphics
Yes
OverclockableNo

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