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Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-10700

Core i7-2600K vs Core i7-10700: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for CA$151.58 on Amazon

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Updated 207 minutes ago

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Intel Core i7-10700

2.9 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, BX8070110700

Buy for CA$383.99 on Amazon

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Updated 208 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-2600K

3.4 GHz | 4-core

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

Buy for CA$151.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700

2.9 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo
Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, BX8070110700

Buy for CA$383.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 208 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i7-10700 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 Core i7-10700 is 3399 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K

  • Up to 61% cheaper than Core i7-10700 - CA$151.58 vs CA$383.99
  • Up to 54% better value when playing Valorant than Core i7-10700 - CA$0.22 vs CA$0.48 per FPS

Advantages of Intel Core i7-10700

  • Performs up to 13% better in Valorant than Core i7-2600K - 796 vs 702 FPS
  • Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-2600K - 65 vs 95 Watts
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 16 vs 8 threads
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Valorant

Valorant

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


FPS

702

88%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.22/FPS

100%

Price, CA$

CA$151.58

100%

Value Winner

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

Buy for CA$151.58 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 207 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo
Core i7-10700

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


FPS

796

100%

Value, CA$/FPS

CA$0.48/FPS

45%

Price, CA$

CA$383.99

39%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i7-10700 Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 4.8 GHz LGA 1200 (Intel 400 Series Chipset) 65W, BX8070110700

Buy for CA$383.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 208 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

High

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo
Core i7-10700

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

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

Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011


Single-Core

668

42%

Multi-Core

2320

33%

Intel Core i7-10700 Logo
Core i7-10700

Desktop • Apr 30th, 2020


Single-Core

1581

100%

Multi-Core

7010

100%

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Intel Core i7-2600K

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Intel Core i7-10700

Jan 9th, 2011Release Date
Apr 30th, 2020
Core i7CollectionCore i7
Sandy BridgeCodenameComet Lake
Intel Socket 1155SocketIntel Socket 1200
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
4Cores
8
8Threads
16
3.4 GHz
Base Clock Speed2.9 GHz
3.8 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
4.8 GHz
95 WTDP
65 W
32 nmProcess Size
14 nm
34.0x
Multiplier29.0x
Intel HD 3000Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 630
Yes
OverclockableNo

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