Key Differences
In short — Core i7-2600K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-860 on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-860 is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-2600K is 488 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-860.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-2600K
- Performs up to 1% better in HITMAN 3 than Core i7-860 - 190 vs 188 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-860 doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-860
- Up to 80% cheaper than Core i7-2600K - CA$71.01 vs CA$350.0
- Up to 79% better value when playing HITMAN 3 than Core i7-2600K - CA$0.38 vs CA$1.84 per FPS
HITMAN 3
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
FPS
190
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1.84/FPS
20%
Price, CA$
CA$350
20%
FPS Winner
Buy for CA$350 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4147 minutes ago
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
FPS
188
98%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.38/FPS
100%
Price, CA$
CA$71.01
100%
Value Winner
Buy for CA$71.01 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 4146 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Desktop • Jan 9th, 2011
Desktop • Sep 8th, 2009
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-2600K | vs | Intel Core i7-860 |
---|---|---|
Jan 9th, 2011 | Release Date | Sep 8th, 2009 |
Core i7 | Collection | Core i7 |
Sandy Bridge | Codename | Lynnfield |
Intel Socket 1155 | Socket | Intel Socket 1156 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
4 | Cores | 4 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz |
3.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.5 GHz |
95 W | TDP | 95 W |
32 nm | Process Size | 45 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 21.0x |
Intel HD 3000 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | No |