Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-3450 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-3450 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2600K is 476 days older than the cheaper Core i5-3450.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-3450
- Up to 41% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - CA$125.61 vs CA$212.04
- Up to 39% better value when playing The Callisto Protocol than Core i7-2600K - CA$1.61 vs CA$2.62 per FPS
- Consumes up to 19% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 77 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 4% better in The Callisto Protocol than Core i5-3450 - 81 vs 78 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-3450 - 8 vs 4 threads
The Callisto Protocol
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
FPS
78
96%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.61/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$125.61
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$125.61 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 151 minutes ago
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
81
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$2.62/FPS
61%
Price, CA$
CA$212.04
59%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$212.04 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 151 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Apr 29th, 2012
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-3450 | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
---|---|---|
Apr 29th, 2012 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
Ivy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 8 |
3.1 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
3.5 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
77 W | TDP | 95 W |
22 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
31.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
Intel HD 2500 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |