Key Differences
In short — Core i5-2500K outperforms Core i7-2600 on the selected game parameters. We do not have the prices of both CPUs to compare value. The better performing Core i5-2500K and Core i7-2600 have been released at the same time.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i5-2500K - 8 vs 4 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i5-2500K
- Performs up to 0% better in F1 22 than Core i7-2600 - 257 vs 256 FPS
F1 22
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
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Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra High
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600 | vs | Intel Core i5-2500K |
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Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Jan 9th, 2011 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i5 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Sandy Bridge |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1155 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 33.0x |
Intel HD 2000 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 3000 |
No | Overclockable | Yes |