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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms Core i5-480M on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i7-2600K and Core i5-480M have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-480M
- Consumes up to 63% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 35 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 3% better in Far Cry 3 than Core i5-480M - 124 vs 120 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-480M - 8 vs 4 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-480M doesn't have integrated graphics
Far Cry 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
124
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.7/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$210.49
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FPS and Value Winner
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i5-480M
Mobile • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-480M | vs | Intel Core i7-2600K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Arrandale | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket G1 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 2.7 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| 2.9 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.8 GHz |
35 W | TDP | 95 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
| 20.0x | Multiplier | 34.0x |
| None | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
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