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Key Differences
In short — Core i5-7600K outperforms the cheaper Core i5-2300 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i5-2300 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-7600K is 2186 days newer than the cheaper Core i5-2300.
Advantages of Intel Core i5-7600K
- Performs up to 10% better in Overwatch 2 than Core i5-2300 - 352 vs 320 FPS
- Consumes up to 4% less energy than Intel Core i5-2300 - 91 vs 95 Watts
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2300
- Up to 81% cheaper than Core i5-7600K - CA$44.35 vs CA$235.0
- Up to 79% better value when playing Overwatch 2 than Core i5-7600K - CA$0.14 vs CA$0.67 per FPS
Overwatch 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
FPS
352
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.67/FPS
20%
Price, CA$
CA$235
18%
FPS Winner
Intel Core i5-7600K LGA 1151 Desktop Processors (BX80677I57600K)
Buy for CA$235 on Amazon
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Updated 44 minutes ago
Core i5-2300
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
320
90%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.14/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$44.35
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i5-2300 CPU Used 4-Core 4-Thread Desktop Processor 2.8 GHz 6M 95W LGA1155
Buy for CA$44.35 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 44 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Epic
Core i5-7600K
Desktop • Jan 3rd, 2017
Core i5-2300
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i5-7600K | vs | Intel Core i5-2300 |
|---|---|---|
Jan 3rd, 2017 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
| Core i5 | Collection | Core i5 |
| Kaby Lake | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
3.8 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
| 4.2 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | Non-Turbo |
91 W | TDP | 95 W |
14 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
38.0x | Multiplier | 28.0x |
| HD 630 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 2000 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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