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Key Differences
In short, we have a clear winner — Core i7-6900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-2600K on the selected game parameters, and is also a better bang for your buck! The better performing Core i7-6900K is 1969 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-2600K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Up to 10% cheaper than Core i7-6900K - CA$350.0 vs CA$389.99
- Consumes up to 32% less energy than Intel Core i7-6900K - 95 vs 140 Watts
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-6900K doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-6900K
- Performs up to 19% better in Far Cry 6 than Core i7-2600K - 117 vs 98 FPS
- Up to 7% better value when playing Far Cry 6 than Core i7-2600K - CA$3.33 vs CA$3.57 per FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-2600K - 16 vs 8 threads
Far Cry 6
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Intel Core i7-2600K Quad-Core Processor 3.4 Ghz 8 MB Cache LGA 1155 - BX80623I72600K,Black
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Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
FPS
117
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$3.33/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$389.99
89%
FPS and Value Winner
Intel BX80671I76900K Boxed Core i7-6900K Processor, Gray
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TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-2600K
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Core i7-6900K
Desktop • May 31st, 2016
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i7-6900K |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | May 31st, 2016 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
| Sandy Bridge | Codename | Broadwell-E |
| Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 2011-3 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 4 | Cores | 8 |
| 8 | Threads | 16 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.7 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 140 W |
| 32 nm | Process Size | 14 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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